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comentario

koh-men-TAH-ree-ohko.menˈta.rjo

comment, remark

Also: feedback
NounmA1
A simplified illustration showing one stylized character speaking to another. A small, simple yellow star icon floats above the listener's head, symbolizing the reception of a brief, general remark.

📝 In Action

Dejó un comentario muy positivo en mi foto de la boda.

A1

She left a very positive comment on my wedding photo.

El profesor hizo un comentario sobre la importancia de la puntualidad.

A2

The teacher made a remark about the importance of punctuality.

No puedo creer ese comentario tan grosero que dijiste.

B1

I can't believe that rude comment you said.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • observación (observation)
  • nota (note)

Common Collocations

  • hacer un comentario – to make a comment
  • dejar un comentario – to leave a comment (online)

commentary, critique

Also: report
NounmB2formal
A focused illustration of a scholar wearing glasses, sitting at a wooden desk with a massive open book. The scholar is pointing intently at a passage in the book with a quill pen, symbolizing detailed analysis and explanation.

📝 In Action

El experto ofreció un comentario exhaustivo sobre la nueva ley de impuestos.

B2

The expert offered an exhaustive commentary on the new tax law.

Necesitas leer el comentario de texto antes de la clase de literatura.

C1

You need to read the text commentary before the literature class.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • análisis (analysis)
  • explicación (explanation)

Common Collocations

  • comentario político – political commentary
  • comentario deportivo – sports commentary

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "comentario" in Spanish:

comment→commentary→critique→feedback→remark→report→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: comentario

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish verb is most commonly used when talking about adding a remark to a social media post?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
comentar(to comment, to discuss) — Verb
comentarista(commentator, analyst) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *commentarius*, which meant 'notebook,' 'memoir,' or 'explanatory treatise.' Its meaning has been consistent over time, always relating to written or recorded observations.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: commentarioEnglish: commentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'comentario' masculine or feminine?

It is always masculine. You must use 'el' or 'un' before it (e.g., 'el comentario', 'un comentario').

How is 'comentario' different from 'opinión'?

'Comentario' is usually a specific, brief remark or observation about something particular. 'Opinión' (opinion) is a broader, general judgment or belief.