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"Verificar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to verify", and "confirmar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to confirm". Learn more about the difference between "verificar" and "confirmar" below.
verificar(
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)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?
confirmar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to confirm
Varios medios confirmaron la bajada del precio del petróleo.Several media outlets confirmed the drop in oil prices.
a. to confirm
Juan, llama al restaurante para confirmar la reserva de esta noche.Juan, can you call up the restaurant to confirm tonight's booking?
a. to confirm
El nuevo Oscar confirma su excelencia como director.This latest Oscar confirms that he is an excellent director.
4. (religion)
a. to confirm
Tienes que pasar este ritual para confirmar tu fe.You have to go through this ritual to confirm your faith.
confirmarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (religion)
