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    Compara (en. Compare)

    /kom.pa.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Establish similarities or differences between two or more elements.
    She always compares prices before buying.
    Ella siempre compara los precios antes de comprar.
    Evaluate or consider something in relation to another.
    A masterpiece cannot be compared to a mediocre painting.
    No se puede comparar una obra maestra con una pintura mediocre.
    Establish a relationship of equality or similarity.
    The teacher compares the history of two countries to understand their evolutions.
    El profesor compara la historia de dos países para entender sus evoluciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'comparare', meaning 'to bring together' or 'to accompany'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cannot be compared
    Indicates that two things are very different and cannot be compared.
    no se puede comparar
    compare prices
    Action of searching and evaluating costs of similar products in different places.
    comparar precios
    odious comparison
    Phrase used when comparing something unfavorably.
    comparación odiosa

    Related Words

    comparative
    Form of adjective used to compare two elements.
    comparativo
    comparison
    Action and effect of comparing.
    comparación
    to compare
    Verb that implies making a comparison.
    comparar

    Slang Meanings

    Compare situations in an ironic way.
    When they say 'compare your ex with your new partner,' it's just gossip.
    Cuando dicen 'compara a tu ex con tu nueva pareja', es solo un chisme.
    Use comparison to criticize.
    She always compares, as if it were a competition.
    Ella siempre compara, como si fuera una competencia.