English–Spanish
“compare” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/koteˈxaɾ/
Example
¿Puedes cotejar estos documentos?
Can you compare these documents?
How to say “compare” in Spanish
“Compare” in Spanish is cotejar.
Two pages laid side by side showing matching and differing lines.
Example sentences with cotejar
Antes de enviar el informe, hay que cotejar los datos.
Before sending the report, you must cross-check the data.
Tips for using cotejar
- It is used mainly for careful or official cross-checks of records, and in casual speech speakers more often use comparar or revisar.
Other Spanish words for “compare”
Siempre comparo las opiniones antes de decidir.
I always compare the opinions before deciding.
Siempre contrastamos los precios antes de comprar.
We always compare prices before we buy.