Comparación (en. Comparison)

/kom.pa.ɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Act of comparing two or more things to know their similarities and differences.

The comparison between both products showed that one was more efficient than the other.

La comparación entre ambos productos mostró que uno era más eficiente que el otro.

Relationship of similarity or difference between two or more objects, ideas, or situations.

In the comparison of the theories, great differences were evidenced.

En la comparación de las teorías, se evidenciaron grandes diferencias.

Use or mention of one thing in relation to another.

They made a comparison between the prices of the two services offered.

Hicieron una comparación entre los precios de los dos servicios ofrecidos.

It derives from the Latin 'comparatio', which means 'the action of comparing'.

comparison of forces

Analysis of the power or ability of two or more competitors.

comparación de fuerzas

in comparison with

Used to indicate contrast between two or more elements in terms of qualities.

en comparación con

make a comparison

To carry out an evaluation among different elements.

hacer una comparación

to compare

Action of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things.

comparar

comparative

Degree of the adjective used to compare two things.

comparativo

comparison

Synonym of comparison, used in more literary contexts.

comparición

Quick comparative.

I made a quick comparison between my options before deciding.

Hice una comparacion rápida entre mis opciones antes de decidir.

Comparative among colleagues.

We always make a comparison to see who is the most productive in the group.

Siempre hacemos una comparación para ver quién es el más productivo del grupo.