Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
comparación
Pronunciation
IPA/kompaɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouncomparison
Example
La comparación entre estos dos libros es clara.
The comparison between these two books is clear.
More examples
Ponemos en comparación las costumbres de ambos países para entender mejor las diferencias.
We make a comparison between the customs of both countries to better understand the differences.
Core concept
Balance scale comparing two objects.
Common phrases
poner en comparación
make a comparison
comparación cultural
cultural comparison
Similar words
diferencia: Shows a specific distinction in quality, amount, or character between items.
similitud: Shows a common quality or feature that two or more items share.
Definition in Spanish
Proceso de establecer relaciones entre elementos para valorar sus semejanzas, diferencias o grados relativos.
Word origin
From Latin comparatio, from comparare (com- 'together' + parare 'prepare'), originally meaning arranging things together to assess similarities or differences.
Usage tips
- When naming the two items, use comparación entre A y B for a direct two-way comparison and comparación con when comparing something to a reference.
Other meanings
- similenoun
Related words
- compararcompareverb
- comparativocomparativeadjective
- comparablecomparableadjective