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A large red apple and a small green apple side by side on a wooden table.

comparación

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nounfA2
comparison?the act of looking at similarities and differences
Also:simile?a literary figure of speech comparing two things

📝 In Action

No hay punto de comparación entre estos dos teléfonos.

A2

There is no point of comparison between these two phones.

En comparación con el año pasado, hoy hace mucho calor.

B1

In comparison with last year, it is very hot today.

El poeta utilizó una comparación para describir sus ojos.

B2

The poet used a simile to describe her eyes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cotejo (cross-check / comparison)
  • símil (simile)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • en comparación con – in comparison with
  • punto de comparación – point of comparison
  • establecer una comparación – to make a comparison

Idioms & Expressions

  • las comparaciones son odiosas – comparing people or things is usually unpleasant or unfair

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Ending

Words ending in -ción are almost always feminine. You should use 'la' or 'una' with this word.

Which Preposition?

When you want to say 'compared to,' the most natural phrase is 'en comparación con'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'a' instead of 'con'

Mistake: "en comparación a..."

Correction: en comparación con...

⭐ Usage Tips

Comparing People

Remember the idiom 'las comparaciones son odiosas' if someone tries to compare you to a sibling or friend—it's a polite way to stop the conversation!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: comparación

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'In comparison with' in Spanish?

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Word Family

comparar(to compare) - verb
comparable(comparable) - adjective
comparativo(comparative) - adjective

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).