comprobado
/kompɾoˈbado/
The English word checked is translated into Spanish as comprobado.
The adjective comprobado is used to describe something that has been verified or validated in some way. It is derived from the verb comprobar, which means to check, verify or prove.
Meaning: verified or validated in some way (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, comprobado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use comprobada for feminine singular nouns, comprobados for masculine plural nouns and comprobadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompɾoˈbado/
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a 'checked' or patterned fabric, such as a checkerboard or plaid, do not use comprobado, but rather cuadros.
- While comprobado means 'checked' in a technical sense, Spanish speakers use the phrase checar or chequeado in Mexico and the US. This is a direct loanword from the English 'check' and is often avoided in formal writing in Spain.
- The verb comprobar is a close relative of the English word 'probe'. Both share a root meaning to test or examine something to find the truth.
Examples in context
- ¿Has comprobado el nivel de aceite últimamente?Have you checked the oil level recently?This sentence uses comprobado to ask if an oil level has been checked.Tatoeba #9821300 by emigonza, translation #2216174 by CK
- ¿Has comprobado el motor?Have you checked the engine?This sentence uses comprobado to ask if an engine has been checked.Tatoeba #857775 by greuze, translation #65213 by CK
- El documento está verificadoThe document is checked.
- El pasaporte ha sido controladoThe passport has been checked.
- Ya he revisado mi mochilaI have already checked my backpack.
- He comprobado mis documentos antes del vuelo.I have checked my documents before the flight.
- Ya revisé mi correo electrónico.I already checked my email.
- El equipaje ha sido controlado por seguridad.The luggage has been checked for security reasons.
- El dato ya ha sido comprobado.The data has already been checked.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are preparing a travel itinerary.
- Daniel¿Ya tienes el horario del tren?Do you have the train schedule yet?
- LucíaSí, el horario ya está comprobado.Yes, the schedule is already checked.
- DanielPerfecto, entonces podemos salir ya.Perfect, then we can leave now.
- LucíaVamos, Lucía tiene las maletas.Let's go, Lucía has the bags.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry comprobado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
