Spanish Phrase
Según mi investigación, el rango es X.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘According to my research, the range is X.’ It is used to present a conclusion that is directly supported by the speaker’s own investigation or data analysis.
When to use
Ideal for formal or academic contexts such as research presentations, written reports, scientific discussions, or any situation where you need to back up a statement with personal study.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Segúnmiinvestigación,elrangoesX.
Según (preposition)
‘Según’ introduces the source of information and is followed by a noun phrase; it always carries an accent on the ‘ú’.
mi (possessive adjective)
‘mi’ agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies and does not change form.
investigación (noun)
A feminine noun meaning ‘research’; the article is omitted because it is possessed by ‘mi’.
es (verb ser)
Use ‘ser’ to express identity or equivalence (the range equals X).
rango (noun)
Masculine noun meaning ‘range’; can refer to statistical, price, or any interval.
🗨In Conversation
Según mi investigación, el rango es 15‑20 grados.
According to my research, the range is 15‑20 degrees.
Entiendo, eso coincide con los datos que obtuvimos la semana pasada.
I see, that matches the data we got last week.
✕Common Mistakes
segun mi investigación, el rango es X.
Missing accent on ‘ú’; the correct form is ‘según’.
Según mi investigación, el rango está X.
Use ‘es’ (ser) for identity/equivalence, not ‘está’ which indicates location or temporary state.
En mi investigación, el rango es X.
‘En’ changes the meaning; the proper preposition to cite a source is ‘según’.
↔Alternatives
De acuerdo con mi estudio, el rango es X.
According to my study, the range is X.
Tras analizar los datos, el rango resulta ser X.
After analyzing the data, the range turns out to be X.
Según lo que he investigado, el rango corresponde a X.
Based on what I have investigated, the range corresponds to X.
Cultural Tip
‘Según’ is considered formal; it’s perfect for academic Spanish but can sound stiff in casual conversation. Always write the accent (ú); omitting it (segun) is a common spelling error that can change the meaning or make the phrase look unprofessional.