Comprobar
Example: Necesito comprobar los resultados antes de enviar el informe.
Definition
"Comprobar" means to verify or check the accuracy, truth, or condition of something, often by examining or testing it. For example, in the phrase 'Necesito comprobar los resultados antes de enviar el informe,' it refers to the act of ensuring the results are correct before submission.
Etymology
The Spanish word "comprobar" comes from the Latin 'comprobare,' which combines 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'probare' meaning 'to prove or test.' Did you know? This verb shares roots with the English word 'probate,' which originally meant to test or prove a will.
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"Comprobar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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