Comprobado (en. Checked)

/kom.pɾoˈβa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which has been verified.
The method used is verified and effective.
El método utilizado es comprobado y efectivo.
That which has evidence or proof backing it up.
The report presents verified data.
El informe presenta datos comprobados.
That which has undergone a confirmation process.
The theory was verified by several scientists.
La teoría fue comprobada por varios científicos.

Etymology

From the verb verify, which comes from the Latin 'comprobāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

verified in the laboratory
That which has been tested in a controlled environment to ensure its effectiveness.
comprobado en el laboratorio
verified facts
Data that has been verified and can be considered true.
hechos comprobados
verified and demonstrated
Indicates that something has not only been verified but also explained or supported with evidence.
comprobado y demostrado

Related Words

verify
To check the truth or existence of something.
comprobar
verification
The action of verifying the truth or authenticity of something.
comprobación
proof
Evidence that supports the truthfulness of a claim.
prueba

Slang Meanings

Something reliable that you can trust.
That plan is verified; it never fails.
Ese plan es comprobado, nunca falla.
Something that has been tested in practice.
That technique is verified; many experts use it.
Esa técnica es comprobada, la usan muchos expertos.