Comprobarlo (en. Check it out)

/kom-pɾo-βaɾ-lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Confirm the accuracy of a piece of data or information.
I need to check it before making a decision.
Necesito comprobarlo antes de tomar una decisión.
Demonstrate the truth of a statement.
The experiment is designed to check it.
El experimento sirve para comprobarlo.
Ensure that something is correct.
It is important to verify it with reliable sources.
Es importante comprobarlo con fuentes fiables.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'comprobare', which means 'to approve'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

check everything
Verify every aspect or detail of a situation.
comprobarlo todo
there's no need to check it
Indicate that something is evident and does not require additional verification.
no hay que comprobarlo

Related Words

verification
Action of checking.
comprobación
checkable
That can be checked.
comprobable
checker
Person or thing that checks.
comprobador

Slang Meanings

Confirm something obvious.
We already know that, there's no need to check it.
Eso ya lo sabemos, no hay que comprobarlo.
Take a quick test.
I'm going to check it in a second.
Voy a comprobarlo en un segundo.