comentar

to discuss

comentar(koh-mehn-tahr)

transitive verb

1. (to comment on)

a. to discuss

Comentamos la película durante la cena, y parece que no les gustó a todos.

We discussed the movie over dinner, and it seems that not everyone liked it.

b. to talk about

Todos comentaban la tormenta de granizo de ayer.

Everyone was talking about yesterday's hailstorm.

2. (to explain)

a. to comment on

Primero tenemos que comentar el poema y luego habrá unas preguntas que contestar.

First we need to comment on the poem, and then there will be a number of questions to answer.

3. (to state)

a. to mention

Alguien me comentó que Patricia se va a divorciar.

Someone mentioned to me me that Patricia is getting a divorce.

b. to tell

Me comentó tu hermana que piensas mudarte.

Your sister told me that you're planning to move.

c. to say

Le comentaba a tu madre que realmente me encanta tu casa.

I was saying to your mother that I just love your house.

d.

no direct translation

Me han comentado que este restaurante es chévere.

I've heard that this is a great restaurant.

Nos comentaron que usted vende celulares de segunda mano.

We gather you sell second-hand cellphones.

4. (radio or television)

a. to commentate on

Los comentaristas deportivos comentaron el partido en directo.

The sports commentators were commentating on the match live.

intransitive verb

5. (to give one's opinion)

a. to comment

Claro que tengo una opinión sobre este asunto, pero prefiero no comentar.

Of course I have an opinion on this subject, but I'd prefer not to comment.

b. to make a comment

¿Puedo comentar yo también?

Can I make a comment?

6. (to gossip)

a. to talk

Cuidado con lo que haces, que la gente comenta.

Watch what you do. You know how people talk.