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comprobado

kohm-proh-BAH-dohkom.pɾoˈβa.ðo

“comprobado” means “proven” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

proven, verified

Also: established, confirmed
A large, perfectly square, solid gray stone cornerstone resting firmly on green earth, symbolizing an established, proven fact.

📝 In Action

Es un hecho comprobado que el ejercicio mejora el ánimo.

B1

It is a proven fact that exercise improves mood.

La eficacia del nuevo medicamento ha sido comprobada.

B2

The effectiveness of the new medicine has been verified.

Necesitas llevar tu identidad comprobada para el examen.

B1

You need to bring your verified identity for the exam.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • hipotético (hypothetical)

Common Collocations

  • científicamente comprobado – scientifically proven
  • riesgo comprobado – proven risk

(used in tenses like) checked, (used in tenses like) verified

A2
A stylized wooden verification board with a single hand placing the last bright green peg into a hole, signifying that all steps have been checked and completed.
infinitivecomprobar
gerundcomprobando
past Participlecomprobado

📝 In Action

Ya hemos comprobado todas las cuentas.

A2

We have already checked all the accounts.

¿Has comprobado si la puerta está cerrada?

A2

Have you verified if the door is closed?

Cuando lo hubo comprobado, se sintió tranquilo.

B2

When he had verified it, he felt calm.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "comprobado" in Spanish:

confirmed→established→proven→verified→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: comprobado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'comprobado' correctly as an adjective?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
comprobar(to check, to verify) — Verb
comprobación(verification, check) — Noun
comprobante(receipt, voucher) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin verb *comprobare*, meaning 'to confirm fully' or 'to approve.' It combines *com-* (meaning 'with' or 'together') and *probare* (meaning 'to test' or 'to prove').

First recorded: Mid-13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: comprovadoItalian: comprovato

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'comprobado' ever change its ending when used with *haber*?

No. When 'comprobado' is used with the verb *haber* (like *he*, *has*, *ha*), it always stays in the singular masculine form: 'comprobado,' regardless of the gender or number of the thing being checked.

What is the difference between 'comprobado' and 'probado'?

'Probado' means 'tested' or 'tasted.' 'Comprobado' is stronger; it means 'verified' or 'fully confirmed.' If something is 'comprobado,' it usually means it has passed a rigorous check.