Comprobar
Example: Necesito comprobar si la puerta está cerrada.
Definition
"Comprobar" means to verify, check, or confirm the truth, accuracy, or condition of something. For example, in the phrase 'Necesito comprobar si la puerta está cerrada,' it means to ensure or verify whether the door is closed.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "comprobar" comes from the Latin 'comprobare,' which combines 'com-' meaning 'together' or 'with,' and 'probare,' meaning 'to test' or 'to prove.' Did you know? The root 'probare' is also the origin of the English word 'probe,' linking the idea of testing and verifying.
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"Comprobar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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