comparación
“comparación” means “comparison” in Spanish (the act of looking at similarities and differences).
comparison
Also: simile
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No hay punto de comparación entre estos dos teléfonos.
A2There is no point of comparison between these two phones.
En comparación con el año pasado, hoy hace mucho calor.
B1In comparison with last year, it is very hot today.
El poeta utilizó una comparación para describir sus ojos.
B2The poet used a simile to describe her eyes.
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From the Latin word 'comparatio,' which comes from 'com-' (together) and 'par' (equal). It literally means the act of putting equals together to see how they match.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comparación' the same as a 'simile'?
In a literary context, yes. While 'símil' is the technical term, 'comparación' is frequently used to describe a figure of speech that compares one thing to another using words like 'como' (like/as).
Can I use 'comparación' for shopping prices?
Absolutely. You can say 'Hice una comparación de precios' (I did a price comparison).