Comparar (en. Compare)

/kom.paˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To examine the qualities of different elements to establish similarities or differences.

The teacher asked us to compare the two texts to see their differences.

El profesor nos pidió comparar los dos textos para ver sus diferencias.

To value something in relation to another in terms of quality, price, etc.

It is important to compare prices before making a purchase.

Es importante comparar precios antes de hacer una compra.

To establish an equivalence between two or more things.

By comparing his performance with that of his colleagues, he realized his strengths.

Al comparar su desempeño con el de sus colegas, se dio cuenta de sus fortalezas.

From Latin 'comparare', which means 'to place together', 'to join', or 'to make a pair'.

comparing apples to oranges

To make a comparison between two elements that are very different.

comparar manzanas con naranjas

comparing prices

To evaluate different costs of products to choose the most suitable one.

comparar precios

comparing results

To examine the results obtained in different situations in order to analyze them.

comparar resultados

comparison

Action of comparing; judgment or examination of the differences or similarities between things.

comparación

comparative

That expresses a comparison; grammatical form used to compare adjectives.

comparativo

comparator

Device or instrument used to compare magnitudes.

comparador

To make an exaggerated comparison between very different things.

That argument is like comparing an elephant to an ant!

¡Ese argumento es como comparar un elefante con una hormiga!

To use the comparison to emphasize a point of view.

When talking about his trip, he always compares his experience to that of others.

Al hablar de su viaje, siempre compara su experiencia con la de otros.