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How to Say "comment" in Spanish

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comentario

/koh-men-TAH-ree-oh//ko.menˈta.rjo/

nounA1general
Use 'comentario' for a general remark, observation, or written comment, such as one left on social media or in a review.
A simplified illustration showing one stylized character speaking to another. A small, simple yellow star icon floats above the listener's head, symbolizing the reception of a brief, general remark.

Examples

Me encantó tu comentario sobre el libro.

I loved your comment about the book.

Dejó un comentario muy positivo en mi foto de la boda.

She left a very positive comment on my wedding photo.

El profesor hizo un comentario sobre la importancia de la puntualidad.

The teacher made a remark about the importance of punctuality.

No puedo creer ese comentario tan grosero que dijiste.

I can't believe that rude comment you said.

Gender Tip

Words that end in '-ario' or '-erio' are almost always masculine in Spanish, which helps you remember to use 'el' (el comentario).

Using 'La'

Mistake: “La comentario”

Correction: El comentario. Remember, this noun is masculine, so always use 'el' or 'un' before it.

observación

nounB2formal
Choose 'observación' when referring to a more formal feedback, a critical remark, or a point made during a discussion or analysis.

Examples

El crítico hizo una observación interesante sobre la película.

The critic made an interesting comment about the film.

observar

ob-ser-VAR/oβ.seɾˈβaɾ/

verbC1formal
Use the verb 'observar' when you mean to verbally point out or remark on something, often in a professional or analytical context.
A person in a yellow shirt pointing with determination towards an object off-screen while making an expressive facial gesture, indicating a remark or finding.

Examples

El médico observó un cambio en los resultados del paciente.

The doctor remarked on a change in the patient's results.

El auditor observó que faltaban varios documentos importantes.

The auditor remarked (or pointed out) that several important documents were missing.

Ella observó que la solución propuesta no era viable.

She commented that the proposed solution was not viable.

Reporting Speech

When used in this sense, 'observar' often introduces a statement using 'que' (that), similar to how 'decir' (to say) is used.

Noun vs. Verb Confusion

Learners often confuse the nouns 'comentario' and 'observación' with the verb 'observar'. Remember that 'comentario' and 'observación' are things you *make* or *leave*, while 'observar' is the action of *saying* or *pointing out* something.

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