comprueba
kom-PRWE-ba
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'O' to 'UE' Change
In the base word 'comprobar,' the 'o' changes to 'ue' whenever the stress falls on that syllable. This is why we say 'comprueba' instead of 'comproba.'
One word, two jobs
'Comprueba' can mean 'he/she checks' but it's also the friendly way to tell someone 'Check it!' as a command.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with 'Probar'
Mistake: "Using 'comprueba' when you want to say 'taste the soup.'"
Correction: Use 'prueba' for tasting or trying on clothes; use 'comprueba' for verifying information or mechanics.
⭐ Usage Tips
Digital context
You will see this word often on websites, usually on a button or link meaning 'Check availability' or 'Verify your account.'
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comprueba
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'He checks the answer'?
📚 More Resources
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'.