Comparaba (en. I compared)

/kom.paˈɾa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Analyzing the similarities and differences between two or more elements.

She compared the prices of two different stores.

Ella comparaba los precios de dos tiendas diferentes.

Examining the quality or value of something in relation to another.

She compared her experience with that of other travelers.

Comparaba su experiencia con la de otros viajeros.

Contrasting characteristics or properties.

She compared the artworks in the gallery.

Comparaba las obras de arte en la galería.

From Latin 'comparare', which means 'to place side by side'

comparing pears to apples

Making comparisons between things that are very different.

comparar peras con manzanas

comparing oneself to others

Evaluating one's own situation or skills in relation to others.

compararse con los demás

comparison

Action of comparing.

comparación

comparative

Degree of an adjective that indicates a difference in quantity or quality.

comparativo

To compare something superficially.

She was not just comparing for the sake of comparing; she needed to look deeper.

No solo comparaba por comparar, tenía que mirar más a fondo.

To evaluate without considering all factors.

She only compared what she saw, without understanding the context.

Solo comparaba lo que veía, sin entender el contexto.