Comenta (en. Comment)

/koˈmen.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To make a note or intervention about a matter.

Example Sentence: She comments on the movie she saw last night.

Ella comenta sobre la película que vio anoche.

Definition: To give one's opinion or judgment about a fact or situation.

Example Sentence: The teacher comments on the mistakes in the exam.

El profesor comenta acerca de los errores en el examen.

Definition: To explain or analyze a text, image, or event.

Example Sentence: The critic comments on the latest book by that author.

El crítico comenta el último libro de ese autor.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the Latin 'commentare', which means 'to note' or 'to make observations'.

Common Phrase: to comment on something

Common Phrase Meaning: To give opinions or observations about a matter.

comentar algo

Common Phrase: to comment on the news

Common Phrase Meaning: To make observations or express opinions about a published news item.

comentar en la noticia

Common Phrase: to comment on a post

Common Phrase Meaning: To make a comment or observation on a social media post.

comentar un post

Related Word: comment

Related Word Description: Observation or judgment made about a topic.

comentario

Related Word: to opine

Related Word Description: To express an opinion about something.

opinar

Related Word: analysis

Related Word Description: Detailed examination of a matter or situation.

análisis

Slang Meaning: To speak without a filter.

Slang Meaning Example: In that group, everyone comments on whatever they want, without worrying about the consequences.

En ese grupo, todos comentan lo que quieren, sin preocuparse por las consecuencias.

Slang Meaning: To tell rumors or gossip.

Slang Meaning Example: He is always commenting on the latest news in the neighborhood.

Siempre está comentando las últimas noticias del barrio.