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B1 adjective 10분 분량

investigado

Examined systematically.

At the A1 level, you don't need to worry about the complex legal or academic meanings of investigado. You will mainly see it as part of a sentence describing something that has been 'looked at'. Think of it like the word 'checked' or 'searched'. For example, if a teacher says a project has been 'investigado', they mean the student looked for information. You might see it in simple past tense stories. At this stage, just remember that the word starts with 'investig-', which looks like 'investigate' in English. This is called a 'cognate', a word that looks similar in both languages and has a similar meaning. Focus on the basic idea: someone is looking for facts. Also, remember that if you talk about a girl or a feminine thing, it becomes investigada. If there are many, it's investigados or investigadas. It is a 'long' word, but its meaning is simple: 'someone looked into it'.

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At the A2 level, you start to use investigado to describe simple actions in the past. You might use it with the verb haber to say things like 'He investigado un poco' (I have investigated a little). You are learning to talk about your hobbies or interests, and you might say you have 'investigated' a city before visiting it. You will also notice it in news titles or simple stories about police. You should begin to notice the difference between the verb investigar (the action) and investigado (the description). At this level, you are building the foundation to use it as an adjective. If you are describing a mystery book, you might say 'el caso investigado es muy interesante'. Pay attention to how it matches the word it describes. If you are talking about 'la historia', you must use 'investigada'. It's all about making the word fit the sentence correctly.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use investigado in more formal contexts. This is the level where you start to distinguish between 'looking for something' and 'investigating something'. You should use this word when the search is serious or systematic. For example, in a presentation about the environment, you might say 'Este problema ha sido investigado por muchos expertos'. You are also introduced to the passive voice ('fue investigado'), which is very common with this word. You should also be aware of its legal meaning. If you read a newspaper in Spanish, 'el investigado' refers to a person under investigation. You are moving beyond simple 'looking' to 'formal inquiry'. This word helps you sound more professional and precise. You can also start using adverbs with it, like 'bien investigado' (well researched) or 'mal investigado' (poorly researched). It is a key word for expressing that work has been done to find the truth.

At the B2 level, investigado becomes a tool for nuanced discussion. You should understand the legal shift from imputado to investigado and why it matters for the presumption of innocence. You will use the word in debates about social issues, politics, and science. You should be comfortable using the neuter form 'lo investigado' to summarize research. For example: 'Lo investigado hasta el momento no es suficiente para llegar a una conclusión'. You are also expected to handle complex sentence structures, such as 'Habiendo sido investigado el asunto, se procedió a la votación' (The matter having been investigated, they proceeded to the vote). You should be able to compare 'investigado' with synonyms like 'indagado' or 'analizado' and choose the one that fits the register. Your use of the word should reflect a clear understanding of the difference between a casual search and a formal, methodological investigation.

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At the C1 level, you use investigado with total precision and stylistic variety. You understand its implications in different legal jurisdictions and can use it in high-level academic writing. You might use it to critique the depth of an inquiry: 'El tema, aunque aparentemente investigado, carece de rigor empírico'. You are aware of the subtle connotations it carries—sometimes it can imply a suspicion of guilt in a news context, even if the word itself is neutral. You can use it in the 'participio absoluto' construction to set the scene in formal reports. You also understand the administrative and bureaucratic contexts where 'ser investigado' might trigger certain protocols. Your vocabulary is rich enough to use investigado alongside terms like exhaustivo, pormenorizado, or escrupuloso to describe the quality of the work. You are no longer just using a word; you are using a precise legal and scientific instrument.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of investigado is indistinguishable from a native speaker with a high level of education. You can navigate the most complex legal texts where the status of 'investigado' is defined by specific articles of the Law of Criminal Procedure (Ley de Enjuiciamiento Criminal). You can use the word ironically or metaphorically in literature or high-level journalism. You understand how the word functions in the history of the Spanish language and how its usage has evolved. You can discuss the philosophical implications of an 'investigated life' or the 'investigated world'. In professional settings, you use it to define the boundaries of institutional inquiries. You are sensitive to the rhythm and flow of the sentence, placing 'investigado' where it provides the most impact. You can effortlessly switch between its roles as a noun, adjective, and participle, maintaining perfect agreement and tone in the most demanding linguistic situations.

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investigado 30초 만에

Investigado means 'investigated' or 'researched'. It is used for subjects under scrutiny.
In law, it refers to a person under official inquiry before formal charges.
In science, it refers to a topic that has been systematically studied.
It must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes.

The Spanish word investigado is the past participle of the verb investigar, but it frequently functions as an adjective or a noun in specific legal and academic contexts. At its core, it describes something or someone that has been the subject of a systematic examination, a search for facts, or a formal inquiry. Understanding this word requires looking at its dual nature: in a scientific or academic sense, it refers to a topic that has been thoroughly explored; in a legal sense, it refers to a person who is under official scrutiny by the authorities but has not yet been formally charged with a crime. This nuance is crucial for English speakers because while 'investigated' is a direct translation, the legal weight of 'investigado' in Spanish-speaking judicial systems (especially in Spain) has specific procedural implications that differ from 'suspect' or 'defendant'.

Scientific Context: When a phenomenon is investigado, it means data has been collected, hypotheses tested, and conclusions drawn. It implies a level of rigor and academic depth.
Legal Context: In the Spanish legal system, an investigado is a person who is being looked into regarding a possible offense. This term replaced the more stigmatizing word imputado in 2015 to preserve the presumption of innocence.

El fenómeno climático ha sido ampliamente investigado por los científicos locales.

Beyond these formal uses, the word appears in everyday journalism. You will see it in headlines about political scandals or corporate audits. It carries a sense of 'being under the microscope'. Because it is an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies: un hombre investigado (an investigated man), una mujer investigada (an investigated woman), asuntos investigados (investigated matters). The word suggests that the process of investigation is either ongoing or has just concluded, leaving a trail of evidence behind. It is a word that demands evidence and methodology. You wouldn't use it for a casual look; you use it when there is a 'search for truth'.

El sospechoso ahora tiene la condición de investigado en el caso de fraude.

In academic writing, investigado is used to validate the history of a topic. If a subject is 'poco investigado' (little investigated), it represents a gap in knowledge or an opportunity for new research. This makes it a high-frequency word for university students and researchers. It bridges the gap between the police station and the laboratory, uniting both through the concept of 'searching'. Whether it is a crime scene or a petri dish, if there is a systematic inquiry, the subject is investigado.

Using investigado correctly involves mastering its role as both a past participle (used with the verb haber to form perfect tenses) and as an adjective (describing a noun). When used as a participle in the passive voice with the verb ser, it follows the pattern: [Subject] + [ser] + [investigado] + [por + agent]. For example, 'El caso es investigado por la policía'. In this construction, investigado must agree with the subject in gender and number. This is one of the most common ways to see the word in formal reports and news articles.

Passive Voice Usage: La empresa fue investigada por evasión de impuestos el año pasado.
Adjectival Usage: Presentaron un informe sobre el tema investigado durante el congreso.

Después de ser investigado, el político decidió renunciar a su cargo.

Another important usage is with the verb estar to describe a state. 'El sospechoso está siendo investigado' (The suspect is being investigated). Here, the focus is on the ongoing nature of the process. It is also common to see it in the structure 'lo investigado', which is a neuter construction meaning 'that which has been investigated' or 'the findings'. This is extremely useful in academic summaries where you want to refer to the body of research without repeating the noun. For instance, 'Lo investigado hasta ahora sugiere que el virus es resistente'.

Los documentos investigados revelaron una serie de irregularidades graves.

In more complex sentences, investigado can be modified by adverbs to provide more detail about the quality of the investigation. Common modifiers include exhaustivamente (exhaustively), rigurosamente (rigorously), or superficialmente (superficially). For example, 'Es un tema poco investigado en la literatura actual'. This allows the speaker to express not just that an inquiry occurred, but how well it was performed. Always pay attention to the noun it refers to; 'las causas investigadas' (feminine plural) vs 'los motivos investigados' (masculine plural) is a classic point of error for learners.

You will encounter investigado most frequently in formal Spanish environments. The most common place is the daily news. In Spain and Latin America, judicial proceedings are a staple of the evening news cycle. When a judge decides there is enough evidence to look into a person's actions, that person becomes 'el investigado'. You will hear news anchors say, 'El ex-ministro ha sido citado a declarar como investigado'. This phrase is precise and carries a specific legal weight that 'sospechoso' (suspect) lacks in a formal courtroom setting. It implies that the legal machinery has officially started.

TV News & Press: Journalists use it to describe public figures under scrutiny while maintaining a neutral, objective tone.
Academic Lectures: Professors use it to refer to the 'state of the art' of a particular field of study.

El caso de corrupción tiene a más de diez empresarios en calidad de investigados.

Another common setting is the university. Whether you are in a science lab, a sociology seminar, or a history lecture, you will hear about 'temas investigados'. Students are often told to look for 'fuentes que hayan investigado el problema a fondo'. In this context, the word loses its 'criminal' connotation and gains an 'intellectual' one. It sounds professional and serious. If you are watching a documentary on Netflix in Spanish, particularly a 'True Crime' series, the word will appear constantly as detectives explain who they looked into and why. It is the language of the 'proceso', the process of finding out the truth.

Este es el rincón más investigado de la selva amazónica por los biólogos.

Finally, you might hear it in corporate environments. During an internal audit or a 'due diligence' process, certain accounts or departments might be 'investigados'. It signals a formal, often uncomfortable, review. In all these cases, the word carries an air of authority. It is not just 'looking'; it is 'investigating'. When you hear investigado, you should think of someone with a clipboard or a magnifying glass, literal or metaphorical, carefully checking every detail to ensure nothing is missed.

One of the primary mistakes English speakers make with investigado is failing to adjust the ending for gender and number. In English, 'investigated' is static. In Spanish, if you are talking about 'las cuentas' (the accounts), you must say 'investigadas'. If you are talking about 'los sospechosos', you must say 'investigados'. This is a fundamental rule of Spanish adjectives that is frequently forgotten when the word is derived from a verb. Another common error is confusing investigado with estudiado. While they are similar, investigado implies a search for something hidden or a formal inquiry, whereas estudiado is more general and relates to learning or analysis.

Agreement Error: Incorrect: 'Las mujeres fueron investigado.' Correct: 'Las mujeres fueron investigadas.'
Misuse of Ser vs Estar: 'Ser investigado' focuses on the action/event. 'Estar investigado' focuses on the current status of the person.

No digas 'el tema fue investigado' si solo quieres decir que lo leíste por encima; usa 'revisado'.

Another nuance involves the word averiguado. While investigado refers to the process of looking, averiguado refers to the result (what has been found out). Learners often use investigado when they mean they found out a piece of information. For example, 'He investigado su dirección' sounds like you conducted a private eye investigation, whereas 'He averiguado su dirección' just means you found out where they live. Furthermore, be careful with the preposition that follows. It is almost always 'por' (by) to indicate the agent: 'investigado por la policía', never 'de la policía'.

El investigador (person) habló con el investigado (person under inquiry).

Finally, learners sometimes over-rely on 'investigado' for simple actions. If you are just looking for a hotel on Google, you are 'buscando' or 'mirando', not 'investigando'. Using 'investigado' in casual contexts can make you sound like you are involved in a police drama. Reserve it for when the inquiry is formal, deep, or systematic. Overusing it can lead to a 'heavy' or overly formal tone that might not fit a casual conversation with friends. Use 'mirado' or 'visto' for lighter searches.

To truly master the use of investigado, it is helpful to know its synonyms and how they differ in flavor and context. Spanish is a language rich in synonyms, and choosing the right one can change the level of formality or the specific nature of the search. The most common alternatives are analizado, examinado, estudiado, and indagado. While they all touch on the idea of looking at something closely, they each have their own 'home' in the language.

Analizado vs Investigado: Analizado focuses on breaking something down into parts to understand it. Investigado focuses on the search for facts or evidence.
Examinado vs Investigado: Examinado is often used for physical inspections or tests (like a medical exam or a document check).
Indagado vs Investigado: Indagado is slightly more literary or formal, often used when someone is asking around or probing for information.

El crimen fue investigado, pero los detalles fueron analizados en el laboratorio.

In a legal context, you might also hear encausado or procesado. These are 'further down the line' than investigado. An investigado is someone the police are looking at; a procesado is someone the judge has formally decided to put on trial. Understanding this hierarchy is key for reading Spanish newspapers. In academic settings, explorado is a great alternative when you are talking about a new field where not much is known yet. It sounds more adventurous and less 'forensic' than investigado.

Aunque el terreno fue explorado, nunca fue investigado arqueológicamente.

Finally, consider rastreado (tracked). This is used specifically when following a physical or digital trail, like tracking a package or a hacker. While investigado is the broad term for the whole inquiry, rastreado is the specific action of following the 'huellas' (tracks). By mixing these synonyms, you can avoid repetition and sound more like a native speaker who understands the nuances of the Spanish language. Whether you are writing an essay or describing a news story, having these alternatives in your pocket will make your Spanish much more precise.

How Formal Is It?

격식체

"El ciudadano ha sido citado en calidad de investigado."

중립

"El tema fue investigado por los alumnos."

비격식체

"Me han investigado hasta los bolsillos."

Child friendly

"El detective miró el juguete investigado."

속어

"Ese tío está súper investigado por la peña."

재미있는 사실

The root of 'investigado' is 'vestigium', which means 'footprint'. So, when you are 'investigado', someone is literally following your footprints!

발음 가이드

UK /in.bes.ti.'ɣa.ðo/

US /in.bes.ti.'ɣa.ðo/

The primary stress is on the penultimate syllable: in-ves-ti-GA-do.

라임이 맞는 단어

amado estado pasado llamado cansado dorado pesado creado

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing the 'v' as a hard English 'v' (it should be more like a soft 'b').
Pronouncing the 'd' as a hard English 'd' (it should be soft, like 'th').
Putting the stress on the wrong syllable.
Pronouncing the 'g' like a hard 'g' in 'goat' (it should be softer between vowels).
Ending the word with a 'u' sound instead of a clear 'o'.

난이도

독해 3/5

Easy to recognize due to the English cognate 'investigate'.

쓰기 4/5

Requires attention to gender and number agreement.

말하기 4/5

The 'g' and 'd' sounds can be tricky for beginners to soften.

듣기 3/5

Clear pronunciation in formal contexts makes it easy to hear.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

investigar policía caso hecho persona

다음에 배울 것

imputado acusado sentencia evidencia fiscalía

고급

sumario peritaje indagatoria exoneración jurisprudencia

알아야 할 문법

Past Participle Agreement

Las pruebas (fem/pl) fueron investigadas (fem/pl).

Passive Voice with Ser

El crimen fue investigado por la unidad especial.

Neuter Article 'Lo'

Lo investigado es confidencial.

Present Perfect Tense

Ellos han investigado el mercado.

Adverbial Modification

Un tema seriamente investigado.

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수준별 예문

El libro fue investigado por el niño.

The book was investigated by the boy.

Passive voice: 'fue' + past participle.

Yo he investigado la palabra en el diccionario.

I have investigated the word in the dictionary.

Present perfect tense: 'he' + 'investigado'.

La policía ha investigado la casa.

The police have investigated the house.

Feminine noun 'la casa' but participle stays 'investigado' with 'haber'.

El gato investigado está en el jardín.

The investigated cat is in the garden.

Adjective usage matching masculine singular 'gato'.

Nosotros hemos investigado el parque.

We have investigated the park.

Compound tense with 'nosotros'.

Es un tema muy investigado.

It is a very investigated topic.

Adjective modifying 'tema'.

Ella ha investigado el secreto.

She has investigated the secret.

Use of 'investigado' for finding out information.

El perro investigado es pequeño.

The investigated dog is small.

Simple adjective-noun agreement.

He investigado el precio de los vuelos.

I have researched the price of the flights.

Common usage for 'researching' information.

El caso fue investigado el año pasado.

The case was investigated last year.

Preterite passive voice.

Las fotos investigadas son viejas.

The investigated photos are old.

Adjective agreement: feminine plural 'investigadas'.

Juan es un hombre investigado por la ley.

Juan is a man investigated by the law.

Adjective modifying 'hombre'.

Hemos investigado todos los rincones de la ciudad.

We have investigated every corner of the city.

Present perfect with 'todos los rincones'.

Ese misterio no ha sido investigado todavía.

That mystery has not been investigated yet.

Passive present perfect.

Los documentos investigados están en la mesa.

The investigated documents are on the table.

Adjective agreement: masculine plural.

Mi hermano ha investigado su árbol genealógico.

My brother has investigated his family tree.

Personal/hobby usage.

El sospechoso fue investigado por presunto fraude.

The suspect was investigated for alleged fraud.

Use of 'por' to indicate the reason/crime.

Es un fenómeno poco investigado en esta región.

It is a little-investigated phenomenon in this region.

Adverb 'poco' modifying the adjective.

Los resultados investigados confirman nuestra hipótesis.

The investigated results confirm our hypothesis.

Academic context.

La empresa está siendo investigada por la fiscalía.

The company is being investigated by the prosecutor's office.

Present continuous passive.

Todo lo investigado será presentado en el juicio.

Everything investigated will be presented at the trial.

Neuter 'lo' + participle.

Han investigado a fondo las causas del accidente.

They have thoroughly investigated the causes of the accident.

Phrase 'a fondo' (thoroughly).

El político investigado dio una rueda de prensa.

The investigated politician gave a press conference.

Adjective used as a title.

Las pruebas investigadas no son concluyentes.

The investigated evidence is not conclusive.

Feminine plural agreement.

El investigado se negó a declarar ante el juez.

The person under investigation refused to testify before the judge.

Noun usage of 'investigado'.

Este es un terreno ampliamente investigado por la sociología.

This is a field extensively investigated by sociology.

Metaphorical 'field' (terreno).

A pesar de ser investigado, no se hallaron pruebas.

Despite being investigated, no evidence was found.

Gerund phrase 'a pesar de ser'.

Los archivos investigados revelan una trama compleja.

The investigated archives reveal a complex plot.

Use of 'trama' (plot/scheme).

El caso, una vez investigado, fue archivado por falta de méritos.

The case, once investigated, was filed away for lack of merit.

Absolute participle construction.

Se han investigado diversas variantes del virus.

Various variants of the virus have been investigated.

Impersonal 'se' + passive.

El material investigado resultó ser altamente tóxico.

The investigated material turned out to be highly toxic.

Verb 'resultar ser'.

Ningún detalle fue dejado sin ser investigado.

No detail was left without being investigated.

Double negative structure for emphasis.

La condición de investigado no implica culpabilidad alguna.

The status of being under investigation does not imply any guilt.

Abstract noun phrase 'condición de'.

Lo hasta ahora investigado arroja luz sobre el origen de la etnia.

What has been investigated so far sheds light on the origin of the ethnic group.

Neuter 'lo' + adverbial phrase.

El patrimonio del ex-director está siendo minuciosamente investigado.

The former director's assets are being meticulously investigated.

Adverb 'minuciosamente'.

Tras ser investigado por el comité de ética, fue exonerado.

After being investigated by the ethics committee, he was exonerated.

Preposition 'tras' + infinitive passive.

Cualquier indicio, por nimio que sea, debe ser investigado.

Any clue, however slight it may be, must be investigated.

Concessive clause 'por nimio que sea'.

El mercado inmobiliario ha sido investigado por prácticas monopolísticas.

The real estate market has been investigated for monopolistic practices.

Specific economic terminology.

Los efectos secundarios fueron investigados durante la fase clínica.

The side effects were investigated during the clinical phase.

Technical medical context.

El sospechoso, ya investigado en otras causas, volvió a ser detenido.

The suspect, already investigated in other cases, was arrested again.

Appositive participle phrase.

Se cierne la duda sobre el rigor de lo investigado por la comisión.

Doubt looms over the rigor of what was investigated by the commission.

Literary verb 'cernirse'.

El sujeto investigado adujo que sus derechos habían sido vulnerados.

The subject under investigation claimed that his rights had been violated.

Formal verb 'aducir'.

Dada la naturaleza de lo investigado, se decretó el secreto de sumario.

Given the nature of what was investigated, a gag order was decreed.

Legal term 'secreto de sumario'.

No hay rincón del genoma humano que no haya sido investigado.

There is no corner of the human genome that has not been investigated.

Subjunctive in relative clause after negation.

Lo investigado trasciende la mera acumulación de datos estadísticos.

What has been investigated transcends the mere accumulation of statistical data.

Philosophical/abstract context.

Resulta imperativo que el fraude sea investigado hasta sus últimas consecuencias.

It is imperative that the fraud be investigated to its ultimate consequences.

Subjunctive after impersonal 'resulta imperativo'.

El manuscrito, celosamente investigado por paleógrafos, es auténtico.

The manuscript, zealously investigated by paleographers, is authentic.

Adverb 'celosamente' (zealously).

La fiscalía solicitó que se mantuviera la condición de investigado del ex-edil.

The prosecution requested that the former councilman's status as a person under investigation be maintained.

Subjunctive 'mantuviera' in a request.

자주 쓰는 조합

ser investigado

ampliamente investigado

poco investigado

investigado por fraude

caso investigado

exhaustivamente investigado

minuciosamente investigado

sujeto investigado

hecho investigado

asunto investigado

자주 쓰는 구문

En calidad de investigado

Ser objeto de lo investigado

Según lo investigado

Dar por investigado

Quedar como investigado

Lo investigado hasta la fecha

Ser investigado de oficio

Estar bajo lo investigado

Parte de lo investigado

Resultar investigado

자주 혼동되는 단어

investigado vs investigador

An 'investigador' is the person doing the work (the detective); 'investigado' is the one being looked at.

investigado vs imputado

Older legal term. It implies a stronger level of suspicion than 'investigado'.

investigado vs acusado

An 'acusado' has been formally charged; an 'investigado' is still in the inquiry phase.

관용어 및 표현

"Poner bajo la lupa"

To put under the magnifying glass. To investigate someone very closely.

El gobierno ha puesto bajo la lupa al banco investigado.

informal/journalistic

"Levantar las alfombras"

To lift the rugs. To investigate hidden corruption or secrets.

El nuevo alcalde quiere levantar las alfombras de todo lo investigado.

informal/political

"Tirar de la manta"

To pull the blanket. To reveal secrets that involve others during an investigation.

El investigado amenazó con tirar de la manta si iba a la cárcel.

slang/informal

"Hacer un seguimiento"

To do a follow-up. To keep investigating or monitoring a situation.

La policía está haciendo un seguimiento del sospechoso investigado.

neutral

"No dejar piedra sin mover"

Leave no stone unturned. To investigate every possible detail.

Para que el caso sea bien investigado, no dejaremos piedra sin mover.

idiomatic

"Estar en el ojo del huracán"

To be in the eye of the hurricane. To be the center of a major investigation or scandal.

El empresario investigado está en el ojo del huracán.

journalistic

"Cantar de plano"

To sing plainly. To confess everything when being investigated.

Al verse investigado, el cómplice cantó de plano.

slang

"Atar cabos"

To tie up loose ends. To connect pieces of information in an investigation.

Después de revisar lo investigado, pudimos atar cabos.

informal

"Poner las cartas sobre la mesa"

To put the cards on the table. To be honest about what has been investigated.

Es hora de poner las cartas sobre la mesa sobre el tema investigado.

neutral

"Andar con pies de plomo"

To walk with lead feet. To be very careful while being investigated.

El investigado anda con pies de plomo para no cometer errores.

informal

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investigado vs estudiado

Both involve looking at something closely.

Investigado implies searching for something hidden or specific facts. Estudiado is more about general learning or analysis.

He estudiado español, pero he investigado la historia de mi familia.

investigado vs analizado

Both are used in science.

Analizado means breaking something into parts. Investigado means the whole process of inquiry.

El agua fue investigada por contaminación y luego analizada en el laboratorio.

investigado vs averiguado

Both relate to finding out info.

Averiguado is the result (found out). Investigado is the process (investigated).

Después de ser investigado, se averiguó que era inocente.

investigado vs revisado

Both mean checking something.

Revisado is a quick or standard check. Investigado is deep and systematic.

He revisado mi correo, pero la policía ha investigado mi cuenta.

investigado vs explorado

Both involve searching.

Explorado is often physical (places) or very new topics. Investigado is more forensic or academic.

Exploraron la cueva e investigaron las pinturas rupestres.

문장 패턴

El [noun] es investigado.

El libro es investigado.

He investigado el [noun].

He investigado el precio.

Fue investigado por [agent].

Fue investigado por la policía.

Lo investigado sugiere que [clause].

Lo investigado sugiere que es verdad.

En calidad de investigado, [clause].

En calidad de investigado, tiene derechos.

Un tema poco investigado en [context].

Un tema poco investigado en la ciencia.

Dada la naturaleza de lo investigado, [clause].

Dada la naturaleza de lo investigado, se callaron.

Sin haber sido investigado previamente, [clause].

Sin haber sido investigado previamente, falló.

어휘 가족

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frequency

High, especially in news and academic writing.

자주 하는 실수

El mujer fue investigado. → La mujer fue investigada.
Gender agreement: 'mujer' is feminine, so 'investigada' must be feminine. Also, the article must be 'la'.
He investigado por mi perro. → He buscado a mi perro.
Usage: 'Investigar' is too formal for looking for a pet. Use 'buscar'. Also, 'por' is the wrong preposition here.
El investigador es el investigado. → El investigador investiga al investigado.
Confusion of roles: The 'investigador' is the detective, the 'investigado' is the person under inquiry.
Los temas han sido investigado. → Los temas han sido investigados.
Plural agreement: In the passive voice, the participle must match the plural subject 'temas'.
Es un investigado caso. → Es un caso investigado.
Word order: In Spanish, the adjective usually comes after the noun.

팁

Agreement is Key

Always match the ending (-o, -a, -os, -as) to the noun. This is the most common mistake for English speakers.

Academic Use

Use 'investigado' in your essays to sound more professional. Instead of 'el tema que miramos', use 'el tema investigado'.

Legal Accuracy

If you are writing about Spanish law, remember that 'investigado' is the current official term, not 'imputado'.

Soft 'D'

The 'd' in '-ado' is very soft. If you say it like a hard English 'd', you will sound like a foreigner. Try to make it breathy.

News Context

When you hear 'investigado' on the news, listen for the crime that follows after the word 'por'.

Neuter 'Lo'

Use 'lo investigado' to refer to 'the findings' or 'what has been researched' without repeating the noun.

Presumption of Innocence

Remember that calling someone an 'investigado' is a neutral way to describe their status without saying they are guilty.

Cognate Power

Since it looks like 'investigate', focus your energy on learning the endings and the prepositions instead of the core meaning.

Passive Voice

Practice the phrase 'fue investigado por' to describe history or news. It’s a very common pattern.

Deep vs. Shallow

Only use 'investigado' for deep searches. For looking for your keys, use 'buscado'.

암기하기

기억법

Think of an 'Investigator' in a 'Vest'. He is checking the 'vest' for 'investigado' clues. Investigado = Investigated.

시각적 연상

Imagine a detective with a magnifying glass looking at a footprint (vestigium). The footprint is the 'investigado' object.

Word Web

Policía Ciencia Hechos Verdad Pruebas Juez Datos Laboratorio

챌린지

Try to use 'investigado' in three different sentences today: one about a news story, one about a school project, and one about a personal search.

어원

From the Latin verb 'investigare', which means 'to track' or 'to trace'. It is composed of the prefix 'in-' (into) and 'vestigare' (to follow a track).

원래 의미: To follow the footprints or tracks of something.

Romance (Latin-derived).

문화적 맥락

Be careful when calling someone an 'investigado' as it implies they might have done something wrong, even if not proven.

In English, we often say someone is 'under investigation'. In Spanish, 'investigado' can be the person themselves.

The 'Caso Gürtel' in Spain involved many famous 'investigados'. Sherlock Holmes stories in Spanish use this word frequently. Scientific papers on COVID-19 often use 'investigado'.

실생활에서 연습하기

실제 사용 상황

Legal Proceedings

Derecho del investigado
Declaración del investigado
Estar investigado
Citar al investigado

Scientific Research

Fenómeno investigado
Datos investigados
Previamente investigado
Área investigada

Journalism

Político investigado
Trama investigada
Caso siendo investigado
Según fuentes investigadas

Education

Tema a ser investigado
Bibliografía investigada
Punto investigado
Trabajo investigado

Police Work

Sujeto investigado
Domicilio investigado
Vehículo investigado
Crimen investigado

대화 시작하기

"¿Has escuchado sobre el político que está siendo investigado?"

"¿Cuál es el tema más interesante que has investigado en tu vida?"

"¿Crees que este caso ha sido bien investigado por la policía?"

"¿Qué temas crees que son poco investigados hoy en día?"

"Si fueras un detective, ¿qué misterio habrías investigado primero?"

일기 주제

Escribe sobre una vez que te sentiste investigado o vigilado por alguien.

Describe un tema científico que creas que debería ser más investigado.

Imagina que eres un juez. ¿Qué derechos le darías a un investigado?

Escribe un resumen de lo que has investigado sobre la cultura española.

Relata una historia corta donde el protagonista es un investigado inocente.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Not exactly. While a 'sospechoso' is anyone the police think might have done it, an 'investigado' is a formal legal status in the Spanish court system. It means a judge has officially opened an inquiry into that person. It is a more formal and precise term.

No. In science and academia, it simply means 'researched'. For example, 'un tema investigado' is a topic that has been studied. It is only 'criminal' if the context involves the police or a court.

You use the verb: 'Estoy investigar' is wrong. You say 'Estoy investigando'. 'Investigado' is the past participle used for descriptions like 'I have investigated' (He investigado).

The change was made in 2015 to reduce the social stigma. 'Imputado' sounded like the person was already guilty. 'Investigado' is more neutral and emphasizes that the process is just an inquiry to find the truth.

Yes, but you must change the ending to 'a'. For example: 'La mujer investigada'.

'Ser investigado' refers to the action happening to someone (The man was investigated by the police). 'Estar investigado' refers to the current status of the person (The man is currently under investigation).

Yes, it is very common in news, law, science, and university settings. You will hear it almost every day if you watch Spanish news.

The plural is 'investigados' for masculine or mixed groups, and 'investigadas' for feminine groups.

Absolutely. You can talk about 'un caso investigado' (an investigated case) or 'una zona investigada' (an investigated area).

You could use 'mirado' or 'buscado', but they are much weaker. 'Investigado' is the best word for a serious search.

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