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"Comparativo" is an adjective which is often translated as "comparative", and "hacer algo" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to do something". Learn more about the difference between "comparativo" and "hacer algo" below.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. comparative
El estudio comparativo muestra una clara diferencia entre los dos tipos de literatura.The comparative study shows an obvious difference between the two types of literature.
a. comparative
"Mayor" y "menor" son adjetivos comparativos."Bigger" and "smaller" are comparative adjectives.
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to do something
Necesitamos hacer algo para superar este obstáculo.We need to do something to overcome this obstacle.
a. to do anything
¿Puedes hacer algo para ayudarnos?Can you do anything to help us?
Si no haces algo pronto, te verás en una situación que no podrás manejar.If you don't do anything soon, you'll find yourself in a situation which you will be unable to handle.
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