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"Comprobar" 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 "comprobar" and "revisar" below.
comprobar(
kohm
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proh
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bahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to verify)
a. to check
Vale la pena comprobar de nuevo a qué hora sale el vuelo mañana.It's worth checking again what time the flight leaves tomorrow.
a. to prove
Con este estudio queremos comprobar que nuestra teoría es cierta.With this study, we want to prove that our theory is correct.
3. (to notice)
a. to realize
Ya comprobé que sí tiene muy mal carácter.I've realized that he has a very bad temper.
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.
