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    Compararse (en. Compare)

    /kom.paˈɾaɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To examine the similarities and differences between oneself and another person or thing.
    It is normal to compare oneself to others, but it is not always healthy.
    Es normal compararse con otros, pero no siempre es saludable.
    To accept an equal relationship in certain characteristics.
    Sometimes it is useful to compare oneself with peers to progress.
    A veces es útil compararse con los compañeros para progresar.
    To evaluate one's own achievements based on those of another person.
    Many young people tend to compare themselves with celebrities.
    Muchos jóvenes tienden a compararse con las celebridades.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'comparare', meaning to bring together or assemble.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    comparing oneself is hateful
    It refers to the fact that it is often harmful to compare oneself to others.
    compararse es odioso
    don't compare yourself
    A warning to avoid unhelpful comparisons.
    no te compares
    everyone at their own level
    It indicates that each person is unique and direct comparisons should not be made.
    cada uno en su nivel

    Related Words

    comparison
    The act of comparing.
    comparación
    to measure
    To determine the extent, size, or quantity of something in relation to another.
    medir
    evaluation
    The process of valuing or judging something.
    evaluación

    Slang Meanings

    Measuring oneself against others on the street.
    People sometimes compare themselves on the street based on what they are wearing.
    La gente a veces se compara en la calle por lo que lleva puesto.
    Playing the comparison game.
    That comparing oneself is a game that leads nowhere.
    Eso de compararse es un jueguito que no lleva a nada.