Spanish word

verificar

Pronunciation

IPA/beɾifiˈkaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcheck

Example

¿Puedes verificar si la puerta está cerrada?

Can you check if the door is closed?

Illustration for verificar (check)

More examples

Antes de salir, quiero verificar el horario del tren.

Before leaving, I want to check the train schedule.

Core concept

Confirming a claim with direct evidence.

Common phrases

  • verificar el horario

    check the schedule

  • verificar los resultados

    check the results

Similar words

comprobar: Checks information or claims by investigating, testing, or consulting sources.
confirmar: Establishes that previously given information, plans, or arrangements are accurate and final.
revisar: Inspects documents, texts, or items for errors, omissions, or physical defects.
chequear: Quickly checks devices, systems, or settings to ensure they are functioning normally.

Definition in Spanish

Comprobar mediante pruebas o revisión que una información, acción o estado corresponde a la realidad.

Word origin

From Latin verificare, formed from verus 'true' plus facere 'to make', the same ancestor as English verify and French vérifier.

Usage tips

  • Used more in formal, technical, or written contexts and aligns with English verify, while casual speech often favors comprobar or revisar.

Other meanings

  • verifyverb
  • inspectverb

Opposites

  • invalidarinvalidateverb
  • negardenyverb

Related words

  • verificaciónverificationnoun
  • verificadorverifiernoun
  • verificableverifiableadjective

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