comentar
“comentar” means “to discuss” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to discuss, to mention
Also: to comment on
📝 In Action
Mañana vamos a comentar los resultados del examen.
A2Tomorrow we are going to discuss the exam results.
Él comentó que no podía venir a la fiesta.
B1He mentioned that he couldn't come to the party.
Mucha gente está comentando la noticia en las redes sociales.
B1A lot of people are commenting on the news on social media.
to provide commentary, to review
📝 In Action
Ella comenta los partidos de tenis en la televisión nacional.
B2She provides commentary for the tennis matches on national television.
El profesor nos pidió comentar este poema de Lorca.
C1The teacher asked us to critique/provide commentary on this poem by Lorca.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: comentar
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How do you say 'We are discussing the plan'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'commentari', which means 'to think about,' 'to study,' or 'to write notes on.' It is the frequentative form of 'comminisci' (to devise or reflect).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comentar' only for social media comments?
No! While it is used for social media, it is even more common in face-to-face talk to mean 'to mention' or 'to talk about something briefly'.
Do I need to use 'que' after 'comentar'?
Yes, if you are reporting what someone said. Example: 'Comentó QUE llegaría tarde' (He mentioned THAT he would arrive late).
Can 'comentar' mean 'to argue'?
Not usually. For 'to argue' or 'to have a disagreement,' use 'discutir.' While 'comentar' is a type of discussion, it's usually peaceful sharing of info.