comprobar
check · verify
Es revisar o confirmar que algo es correcto o verdadero.
Definition & meaning
The verb comprobar in Spanish generally refers to the act of verifying or confirming the truth, accuracy, or state of something. It can be used in several contexts:
- To verify or check: To make sure that something is correct, accurate, or in good working order. For example, checking a calculation or verifying an identity.
- To confirm or prove: To provide evidence that something is true. It implies reaching a conclusion after an investigation or observation.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is a transitive verb. It follows the stem-changing pattern (o > ue) in the present tense (e.g., yo compruebo, tú compruebas).
Origin: The word comes from the Latin comprobare, which is formed by the prefix com- (together, completely) and probare (to test, to prove). The root is the same as the English word "probe."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Verificar (to verify)
- Confirmar (to confirm)
- Constatar (to note or establish as a fact)
- Validar (to validate)
- Probar (to prove or test)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Puedes comprobar los resultados en la página web.verb
You can check the results on the website.
Es posible comprobar todos los datos en la página web.verb
It is possible to verify all the data on the website.
Puedes comprobar la respuesta en tus notas.verb
You can check the answer in your notes.
Es necesario comprobar la información antes de continuar.verb
It is necessary to check the information before continuing.
Comprobaré los resultados en internet.verb
I will check the results on the internet.
Comprueben los datos antes de enviarlos.verb
Check the data before sending it.
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