Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

comparar

verb
kom-pah-RAHR
Definition
To examine two or more items to note the similarities and differences.
Examples
  • Eu gosto de comparar preços antes de comprar. (I like to compare prices before buying.)
  • Vamos comparar as duas propostas para ver qual é a melhor. (Let’s compare the two proposals to see which one is better.)
  • Ela sempre compara seu desempenho com o dos colegas. (She always compares her performance with that of her peers.)
Meaning
The act of evaluating the similarities and differences between two or more entities.
Synonyms
  • confrontar
  • contrastar
  • avaliar