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"Checar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to check", and "verificar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to verify". Learn more about the difference between "checar" and "verificar" below.
checar(
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)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.
verificar(
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to verify
Los expertos están verificando la autenticidad de la pintura.Experts are verifying the authenticity of the painting.
b. to check
Voy a verificar en el diccionario cómo se escribe la palabra.I'll check the spelling of the word in the dictionary.
c. to establish (facts)
Tenemos que verificar los hechos de manera objetiva y metódica.We must establish the facts in an objective and methodical manner.
d. to confirm
La policía verificó que el delincuente herido había muerto en el hospital.The police confirmed that the wounded robber died in hospital.
2. (to inspect)
3. (finance)
a. to audit
No le otorgaron permiso para verificar la cuenta bancaria de su pareja.He was not granted permission to audit his spouse's bank account.
4. (to hold)
a. to carry out
Nuestros aviones verificaron un reconocimiento sobre la isla.Our airplanes carried out an aerial reconnaissance of the island.
verificarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be verified
Escuché un rumor, pero todavía no se verificó la información.I heard a rumor, but the information wasn't verified yet.
6. (to occur)
a. to take place
El debate se verificará en el auditorio.The debate will take place in the auditorium.
b. to be held
Las primeras elecciones democráticas se verificaron sin incidentes.The first democratic elections were held without incident.
a. to come true
¿Qué hubiera pasado si se hubiera verificado la profesía maya?What would have happened if the Mayan prophecy had come true?
