Spanish word

comprobación

Pronunciation

IPA/kompɾoβaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncheck

Example

Por favor, haz la comprobación de tus datos antes de enviar el formulario.

Please check your data before submitting the form.

Illustration for comprobación (check)

More examples

¿Has hecho la comprobación de saldo de tu tarjeta esta mañana?

Did you check your card balance this morning?

Core concept

A checklist showing matching numbers ticked on two lists.

Common phrases

  • comprobación de saldo

    balance check

  • comprobación en línea

    online check

  • comprobación manual

    manual check

Similar words

verificación: Cross-checks data or evidence against sources to verify accuracy.
confirmación: Formally acknowledges that a reservation or piece of information is definite and accepted.
revisión: Carefully reviews documents or data to find errors, omissions, or problems.
chequeo: Quickly inspects equipment or items to see if anything is wrong.

Definition in Spanish

Acto de comparar registros o cifras para verificar que coinciden y no exista error.

Word origin

Comprobación is formed from comprobar (Latin comprobare, com- 'together' + probare 'to test') with the noun suffix -ción and means the action of checking that items agree.

Usage tips

  • The phrase hacer la comprobación is common and comprobación usually refers to the overall verification process rather than a quick casual check.

Other meanings

  • verificationnoun
  • inspectionnoun

Related words

  • comprobarcheckverb
  • comprobableverifiableadjective
  • comprobadoverifiedadjective

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