Spanish word

comparar

Pronunciation

IPA/kompaˈɾaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcompare

Example

Siempre comparo las opiniones antes de decidir.

I always compare the opinions before deciding.

Illustration for comparar (compare)

More examples

Antes de decidir, siempre comparo precios y características.

Before deciding, I always compare prices and features.

Core concept

Two columns of features checked line by line.

Common phrases

  • comparar precios

    compare prices

  • comparar características

    compare features

  • comparar opiniones

    compare opinions

Similar words

contrastar: Highlights contrasts or contradictions between items to show how they differ.
diferenciar: Distinguishes one thing from another by identifying distinguishing traits.
ponderar: Considers and balances various elements mentally before reaching a judgment.
valorar: Evaluates importance or usefulness to decide the value or benefit of something.

Definition in Spanish

Comparar consiste en evaluar las similitudes y las diferencias entre dos o más cosas.

Word origin

Derived from Late Latin comparare (com- 'together' + parare 'prepare'), the verb developed from the sense of preparing items together to enable judgement of likeness and difference.

Usage tips

  • Comparative relations in Spanish often use más... que and tan... como for 'more... than' and 'as... as', with comparar used when explicitly stating the act of comparing.

Other meanings

  • contrastverb

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