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How to Say "confirmed" in Spanish

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confirmado

kon-feer-MAH-doh/koɱfirˈmaðo/

AdjectiveA2General
Use 'confirmado' as an adjective when referring to the status of something, like a reservation, appointment, or flight, indicating it is set or finalized.
A large, bright green checkmark hovering over a simple drawing of a hotel key card, signifying a confirmed reservation.

Examples

El vuelo a Madrid está confirmado.

The flight to Madrid is confirmed.

La noticia es falsa. No está confirmado.

The news is false. It is not verified.

Tenemos la asistencia confirmada de 50 personas.

We have the confirmed attendance of 50 people.

Ya hemos confirmado la hora de la reunión.

We have already confirmed the time of the meeting.

Adjective Agreement

As an adjective, 'confirmado' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. Use 'confirmada' for feminine things (la reserva confirmada) and add an 's' for plurals (los vuelos confirmados).

Using 'Estar'

When describing a temporary state or status, use 'estar'. Since something being 'confirmed' is a state, you almost always say 'está confirmado' (it is confirmed).

The Perfect Tenses

'Confirmado' is the form you use after the verb 'haber' (to have) to create tenses like 'he confirmado' (I have confirmed) or 'había confirmado' (I had confirmed).

Invariable Form

Unlike when it's an adjective, when 'confirmado' is used right after 'haber' to form a perfect tense, it NEVER changes its ending. It always stays 'confirmado,' regardless of who did the confirming.

Using 'Ser' for Status

Mistake: “El vuelo es confirmado.”

Correction: El vuelo está confirmado. (Use 'estar' because being confirmed is a current status, not a permanent characteristic.)

Changing the Ending with 'Haber'

Mistake: “Hemos confirmadas las reservas. (Incorrect agreement with 'haber'.)”

Correction: Hemos confirmado las reservas. (The participle is fixed when used with 'haber'.)

confirmado

VerbB1General
Use 'confirmado' as part of a compound verb tense (like the present perfect) to indicate the action of having confirmed something, such as information or arrangements.

Examples

Ya hemos confirmado la hora de la reunión.

We have already confirmed the time of the meeting.

comprobado

kohm-proh-BAH-doh/kom.pɾoˈβa.ðo/

AdjectiveB1General
Use 'comprobado' as an adjective when something has been verified, proven, or checked to be true, often referring to facts or scientific results.
A large, perfectly square, solid gray stone cornerstone resting firmly on green earth, symbolizing an established, proven fact.

Examples

Es un hecho comprobado que el ejercicio mejora el ánimo.

It is a proven fact that exercise improves mood.

La eficacia del nuevo medicamento ha sido comprobada.

The effectiveness of the new medicine has been verified.

Necesitas llevar tu identidad comprobada para el examen.

You need to bring your verified identity for the exam.

Gender and Number Agreement

As an adjective, 'comprobado' must match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): comprobado, comprobada, comprobados, comprobadas.

Confirmado vs. Comprobado

Learners often confuse 'confirmado' and 'comprobado'. Remember that 'confirmado' usually refers to status or reservations (it's set), while 'comprobado' means something has been verified or proven true.

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