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comparar

kohm-pah-RAHR/kompaˈɾaɾ/

to compare

Also: to check against
VerbA1regular ar
A person holding a red apple in one hand and a green apple in the other, looking closely at both.
gerundcomparando
past Participlecomparado
infinitivecomparar

📝 In Action

Quiero comparar los precios de estas dos tiendas.

A1

I want to compare the prices of these two stores.

No puedes comparar el clima de Madrid con el de Londres.

A2

You can't compare the weather in Madrid with the one in London.

Ella está comparando las fotos para ver cuál es mejor.

B1

She is comparing the photos to see which one is better.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cotejar (to cross-check / check against)
  • contrastar (to contrast)

Antonyms

  • diferenciar (to differentiate)

Common Collocations

  • comparar con – to compare with
  • comparar notas – to compare notes (share info)

Idioms & Expressions

  • las comparaciones son odiosas – comparisons are unpleasant or unfair

to liken

Also: to equate
A bright yellow sun in the sky next to a bright yellow sunflower on the ground.

📝 In Action

El poeta compara la vida con un río.

B2

The poet likens life to a river.

No puedes comparar la libertad con el dinero.

C1

You cannot equate freedom with money.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedescompararan
yocomparara
túcompararas
vosotroscompararais
nosotroscomparáramos
él/ella/ustedcomparara

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

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

Words that translate to "comparar" in Spanish:

to compare→to equate→to liken→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: comparar

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'I compare' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
comparación(comparison) — Noun
comparable(comparable) — Adjective
comparativo(comparative) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'comparāre', which means 'to pair' or 'to bring together as equals'. It combines 'com-' (together) and 'par' (equal).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: compareFrench: comparerItalian: comparare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'comparar' a regular verb?

Yes, 'comparar' follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar.

Can I use 'a' instead of 'con'?

While 'comparar a' is occasionally used in literature or specific regions, 'comparar con' is much more common and safer for learners to use in all situations.