How to Say "verifies" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “verifies” is “confirma” — use 'confirma' when you are checking if something is true or officially agreed upon, often in a more formal or definitive way..
confirma
/kohn-FEER-mah//konˈfiɾma/
Examples
El boleto confirma nuestra entrada.
The ticket confirms our entry.
El hotel confirma nuestra reserva para esta noche.
The hotel confirms our reservation for tonight.
Ella confirma que el examen es el lunes.
She confirms that the exam is on Monday.
One word, two roles
This word works as a statement ('He confirms') or a friendly command ('Confirm the plan!').
The missing 's' in English
Mistake: “Using 'He confirm' instead of 'He confirms'.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'confirma' covers the 's' ending we use in English for he, she, or it.
comprueba
/kom-PRWE-ba//komˈpɾweβa/
Examples
Reviso mi cartera para comprobar que tengo mis llaves.
I check my bag to verify that I have my keys.
Ella comprueba su correo electrónico cada mañana.
She checks her email every morning.
El mecánico comprueba el motor del coche.
The mechanic checks the car's engine.
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.
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.
Confusing 'confirma' and 'comprueba'
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