comprueba
“comprueba” means “checks” in Spanish (when describing what someone else is doing right now).
checks, verifies
Also: proves, tests
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Ella comprueba su correo electrónico cada mañana.
A2She checks her email every morning.
El mecánico comprueba el motor del coche.
A2The mechanic checks the car's engine.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: comprueba
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'He checks the answer'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'comprobāre,' which combines 'com-' (meaning thoroughly) and 'probāre' (meaning to test or prove). It shares the same family tree as the English word 'probe.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'comprueba' mean the same as 'revisa'?
They are very close! 'Revisa' is more like 'review' or 'look over,' while 'comprueba' usually implies you are looking for a specific truth or making sure something works correctly.
Why is it 'comprobamos' but 'comprueba'?
This is a 'boot verb' rule. When we say 'we' (nosotros), the stress moves to the end of the word, so the 'o' stays an 'o'. For most other forms, it changes to 'ue'.