Comparaciones (en. Comparisons)

/kom.pa.ɾa.θio.nes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The action of comparing, especially in the context of analyzing similar or different aspects.

Comparisons between the two works of art revealed different styles.

Las comparaciones entre las dos obras de arte revelaron diferentes estilos.

Reference to the relationship between two or more elements for evaluation.

He made comparisons between the prices of the products to choose the best one.

Hizo comparaciones entre los precios de los productos para elegir el mejor.

Use of rhetorical figures that involve analogies or metaphors.

In his speech, he used comparisons that exemplified his vision.

En su discurso, utilizó comparaciones que ejemplificaban su visión.

From Latin 'comparatio', meaning comparison.

when making comparisons

When something is analyzed or evaluated in relation to another thing.

al hacer comparaciones

to make comparisons

To compare two or more elements to understand their differences or similarities.

hacer comparaciones

in comparison with

Referring to how one thing is measured against another.

en comparación con

to compare

Establishing the relationship between things to find similarities and differences.

comparar

contrast

Notable difference between two things being compared.

contraste

to analyze

Examining something in detail to understand it better.

analizar

Unequal comparisons

When something is compared that should not be compared.

Cuando se compara algo que no debería ser comparado.

Making erroneous comparisons

Inappropriately comparing two very different things.

Comparar dos cosas muy distintas de manera inapropiada.