Checar (en. Check)

/tʃeˈkaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Examine or verify some aspect or information.

I'm going to check my messages to see if there's anything important.

Voy a checar mis mensajes para ver si hay algo importante.

Ensure that something is in order or available.

He checks the list before leaving home.

Él checa la lista antes de salir de casa.

Consult specific information.

I need to check the flight time.

Necesito checar la hora del vuelo.

Adaptation from English 'check', meaning to verify.

check the email

Review messages in the email.

checar el correo

check the situation

Examine or assess the state of something.

checar la situación

check the route

Verify the path to follow, usually on a trip.

checar la ruta

verify

Confirm the truth or accuracy of something.

verificar

review

Examine something to find errors or details.

revisar

confirm

Confirm the truthfulness of information.

comprobar

Take a quick look at something.

I'm going to check what's in the fridge.

Voy a checar qué hay en la nevera.

Verify in the context of status updates.

Check if I've already arrived at the event.

Checa si ya llegué al evento.