comparando
/kompaɾando/from spelling rules
The English word "comparing" can be translated into Spanish as comparando.
The phrase refers to the act of examining two or more things to see how they are similar or different.
How does it change in a sentence?
comparando is the gerund of the verb comparar and is used to form continuous tenses. The infinitive form of the verb is comparar.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompaɾando/
Did you know?
- While English speakers compare 'apples and oranges', Spanish speakers use the phrase comparar peras con manzanas to describe comparing two things that cannot be compared.
- In certain legal or administrative Spanish, the term comparacer is a 'false friend' to comparar, as it means 'to appear' in court rather than to compare two things.
- In Spanish, the gerund comparando cannot be used as a noun. While an English speaker might say 'Comparing is useful', a Spanish speaker must use the infinitive comparar for that purpose.
Examples in context
- Estás comparando peras con manzanas.You are comparing apples and oranges.This sentence uses comparando to illustrate the expression of comparing apples and oranges.Tatoeba #1694407 by marcelostockle, translation #3763397 by cromwellt
- Mary está comparando precios en internet.Mary is comparing prices on the internet.This sentence uses comparando to describe the act of comparing prices on the internet.Tatoeba #7998678 by Seael, translation #8279787 by lunchmeat317
- Al comparar estos dos informes, se pueden identificar diferencias significativas.When comparing these two reports, significant differences can be identified.
- ¡Comparar estas dos pinturas es fascinante! ¿No crees?Comparing these two paintings is fascinating, don't you think?
- Al contrastar estas opciones, podemos tomar una decisión más informada.By contrasting these options, we can make a more informed decision.
- Estoy comparando los dos modelos de coches.I am comparing the two car models.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are shopping for a new phone.
- JavierMe gusta este modelo, pero sigo comparando.I like this model, but I'm still comparing.
- SofíaTienes que mirar la batería también, Javier.You have to look at the battery too, Javier.
- JavierSí, estoy comparando la duración de ambos.Yes, I am comparing the duration of both.
- SofíaEntonces elige el que dure más.Then choose the one that lasts longer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
