Comparável
Example: Os preços deste produto são comparáveis aos da concorrência.
Definition
"Comparável" describes something that can be measured or judged against another thing in terms of similarity, value, or quality. It indicates that prices, qualities, or attributes are close enough to be evaluated side by side, as in comparing the prices of one product with another.
Etymology
The word "comparável" comes from the Portuguese verb "comparar," meaning 'to compare,' combined with the suffix '-ável,' which denotes capability. The root "comparar" itself originates from the Latin "comparare," meaning 'to set together, match, or pair.' Did you know that this word reflects the idea of things being able to stand alongside each other for judgment or evaluation?
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