Comparado (en. Compared)

/kom.paˈɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to something that has been confronted with another thing to highlight its similarities or differences.
The comparative analysis of cultures shows many similarities.
El análisis comparado de las culturas muestra muchas similitudes.
It is used to describe something in relation to another.
Compared to last year, this year has been more productive.
Comparado con el año pasado, este año ha sido más productivo.

Etymology

From the verb 'comparar', which comes from the Latin 'comparare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

compared to
in relation to something, as a reference.
comparado con
compared to
similar to something in specific determinations.
comparado a
in comparison with
an analysis of similarities and differences regarding something.
en comparación con

Related Words

to compare
Establish similarities and differences between things.
comparar
comparative
Analysis method that involves comparison.
comparativa
comparison
The act of comparing two or more elements.
comparación

Slang Meanings

Used in discussions to emphasize the differences.
In terms of effort, my job is, compared, much more difficult.
En términos de esfuerzo, mi trabajo es, comparado, mucho más difícil.
Refers to the way a situation looks different when observing another.
Compared to her previous relationship, this one is much healthier.
Comparado a su anterior relación, esta es mucho más sana.