Comprobar (en. Verify)

/kom-pro-'bar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Confirm the truth or accuracy of a statement or data.
I must check if the information you gave me is correct.
Debo comprobar si la información que me diste es correcta.
Conduct a test to ensure that something works.
We need to verify the functioning of the new system.
Necesitamos comprobar el funcionamiento del nuevo sistema.
Certify the validity of a document or evidence.
It is required to verify the identity of the applicants.
Se requiere comprobar la identidad de los solicitantes.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'comprobāre', which means 'to verify or certify'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

verify the facts
Verify the truthfulness of information.
comprobar los hechos
check the quality
Evaluate whether something meets the required standards.
comprobar la calidad
verify the information
Ensure that the data is correct.
comprobar la información

Related Words

test
Action of checking the truthfulness or quality of something.
prueba
verification
Process of verifying the accuracy of something.
verificación

Slang Meanings

Confirm something informally or spontaneously.
I'm going to check if there's a party tonight.
Voy a comprobar si hay fiesta esta noche.
Try luck or results in a situation.
I'm going to see if I can win the lottery!
¡Voy a comprobar si puedo ganar en la lotería!