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comparado

kohm-pah-RAH-doh/kom.paˈɾa.ðo/

“comparado” means “compared” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

compared

Also: relative
A very large, shiny red apple placed right next to a tiny blue berry, emphasizing the difference in size for comparison.

📝 In Action

Este coche es lento comparado con el modelo anterior.

B1

This car is slow compared to the previous model.

Las cifras comparadas no mienten: hubo un gran aumento.

B2

The compared figures don't lie: there was a big increase.

Ella, comparada con su hermana, es muy callada.

B1

She, compared to her sister, is very quiet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • relativo (relative)
  • contrastado (contrasted)

Common Collocations

  • comparado con – compared to / compared with
  • datos comparados – compared data

compared

A young child standing and holding two different objects, a small red ball and a small blue ball, looking thoughtfully between them, indicating a finished action of comparison.
infinitivecomparar
past Participlecomparado
gerundcomparando

📝 In Action

Hemos comparado todos los precios antes de comprar.

A2

We have compared all the prices before buying.

Ella ya había comparado las muestras cuando llegué.

B1

She had already compared the samples when I arrived.

Dudo que hayas comparado esas dos opciones seriamente.

B2

I doubt you have compared those two options seriously.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cotejado (checked)
  • equiparado (equated)

Common Collocations

  • haber comparado – to have compared
  • ser comparado – to be compared (passive voice)

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

yocomparara/comparase
él/ella/ustedcomparara/comparase
nosotroscomparáramos/comparásemos
vosotroscompararais/comparaseis
ellos/ellas/ustedescompararan/comparasen
túcompararas/comparases

present

yocompare
él/ella/ustedcompare
nosotroscomparemos
vosotroscomparéis
ellos/ellas/ustedescomparen
túcompares

indicative

preterite

yocomparé
él/ella/ustedcomparó
nosotroscomparamos
vosotroscomparasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedescompararon
túcomparaste

imperfect

yocomparaba
él/ella/ustedcomparaba
nosotroscomparábamos
vosotroscomparabais
ellos/ellas/ustedescomparaban
túcomparabas

present

yocomparo
él/ella/ustedcompara
nosotroscomparamos
vosotroscomparáis
ellos/ellas/ustedescomparan
túcomparas
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "comparado" in Spanish:

compared→relative→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: comparado

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'comparado' as an adjective (meaning it changes its ending to match the noun)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
comparar(to compare) — Verb
comparación(comparison) — Noun
comparable(comparable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin verb *comparare*, which meant 'to pair' or 'to match two things side by side.' It shares roots with the English word 'compare.'

First recorded: 13th century (in its modern form)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: comparadoItalian: comparato

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'comparado' ever change its ending when used with 'haber'?

No. When 'comparado' is used with the verb 'haber' (like in 'he comparado' or 'hemos comparado'), it always stays in the '-o' ending, regardless of who is doing the action or what they are comparing.

What is the difference between 'comparado' and 'comparando'?

'Comparado' is the finished action form ('compared'), used after 'haber'. 'Comparando' is the ongoing action form ('comparing'), used after 'estar' (Estoy comparando: I am comparing).