comparable
“comparable” means “comparable” in Spanish (meaning things are similar or can be matched).
comparable
Also: similar, alike
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Tu coche no es comparable con el mío.
A2Your car is not comparable to mine.
Los precios de estas dos tiendas son muy comparables.
B1The prices in these two stores are very comparable.
No hay nada comparable a la comida de mi abuela.
B2There is nothing comparable to my grandmother's food.
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How would you say 'The results are comparable' (referring to plural results)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'comparabilis', which combines 'com-' (together) and 'par' (equal). It literally describes things that can be placed side-by-side because they are equals.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'comparable' change if I'm talking about a woman or a feminine object?
No. Adjectives that end in '-e' in Spanish are neutral, meaning they stay the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
Is 'comparable' formal or informal?
It is neutral. You can use it comfortably in a scientific report, a business meeting, or when chatting with friends about which pizza is better.
How do I pronounce the '-ble' part?
Think of the English word 'table' but pronounce the 'e' at the end clearly like the 'e' in 'met'. It sounds like /bleh/.