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"Checar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to check", and "revisar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to review". Learn more about the difference between "checar" and "revisar" below.
checar(
cheh
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to check
Cuando traigan la cuenta, por favor checa que todo esté correcto.When they bring the bill, please check that everything is correct.
b. to stamp
Si no te checaron el boleto del estacionamiento, tendrás que pagar el día completo.If they didn't stamp your parking ticket, you'll have to pay for the full day.
a. to check out
Checa ese cuate con los tenis cubiertos de piedras preciosas.Check out that guy with the sneakers covered in precious stones.
a. to check up on
Mi jefe siempre me anda checando todo. ¡Estoy harto!My boss is always checking up on everything I do. I've had it!
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
checarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to go for a checkup
Nos vamos a checar todos para ver si alguien en la familia padece la enfermedad celíaca.We're all going for a checkup to see if anybody in the family has Celiac disease.
7. (colloquial) (to verify) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. to check out
Chécate el clima antes de salir a correr.Check out the weather before you go out for a run.
revisar(
rreh
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bee
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to examine)
a. to review
Nuestro abogado revisará el contrato antes de proceder.Our lawyer will review the contract before proceeding.
b. to check
Revisa tu respuesta para asegurarte que sea correcta.Check your answer to be sure it is correct.
c. to inspect
Debes revisar tu auto nuevo antes de manejarlo a casa por primera vez.You should inspect your new car before driving it home for the first time.
d. to go over
El auditor revisó las cuentas en busca de anomalías.The auditor went over the books to look for anomalies.
