Spanish word

comentar

Pronunciation

IPA/komenˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcomment

Example

¿Puedes comentar mi publicación?

Can you comment on my post?

Illustration for comentar (comment)

More examples

Los espectadores suelen comentar la jugada en vivo.

Spectators often comment on the play live.

Core concept

Adding a brief remark or note about a topic.

Common phrases

  • comentar en redes sociales

    comment on social media

  • comentar una publicación

    comment on a post

  • comentar una opinión

    express an opinion

Similar words

opinar: Expresses a personal opinion or judgment about a topic, stating a clear stance.
expresar: Communicates feelings or ideas through words, tone, or behavior.
mencionar: Mentions a person or matter briefly by name without elaboration.
apuntar: Points out a concise observation or suggestion that highlights the essentials.

Definition in Spanish

Expresar o mencionar algo acerca de un asunto, ya sea para aportar información, señalar un detalle o dar una opinión.

Word origin

From Latin commentāre 'to remark', built from com- 'together' and -mentum 'act or result', originally denoting an act of remarking or annotating.

Usage tips

  • Often used for short observations or mentions rather than strong personal opinions, and opinar is more likely when a speaker expresses a clear personal stance.

Other meanings

  • mentionverb

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