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verificar means to verify — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 25, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

verificar

verb • /[beh-ree-fee-KAR]/

to verify

Example:

Hay que verificar la validez de las fuentes.

The validity of the sources must be verified.

🧠 What does verificar mean?

Verificar means to confirm or prove the truth or accuracy of something. It involves checking or testing to ensure something is correct or as expected. It's often used in formal contexts, such as academic research or official procedures.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesito verificar la información antes de publicarla.
    I need to verify the information before publishing it.
  • El técnico verificó el funcionamiento del equipo.
    The technician verified the equipment's operation.
  • Por favor, verifique su correo electrónico para completar el registro.
    Please verify your email address to complete the registration.
  • Vamos a verificar los resultados del experimento.
    We are going to verify the results of the experiment.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'verificar' comes from the Latin 'verificare,' meaning 'to make true' or 'to prove.'

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "verificar"

Synonyms: comprobar, confirmar, corroborar
Opposites: desmentir, refutar, negar

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to verify' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to verify' in Spanish is 'verificar'.
How do you pronounce 'verificar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ve-ree-fee-CAR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'verificar' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'Necesito verificar la información antes de publicarla' (I need to verify the information before publishing it).
What is the English translation of 'verificar'?
'Verificar' translates to 'to verify' in English.
Does 'verificar' change for gender or number?
No, 'verificar' is a regular -ar verb and its conjugation changes based on the subject pronoun and tense, but not gender or number of the object.
Is 'verificar' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, it's more common in formal or technical situations. In casual conversation, simpler synonyms like 'comprobar' or 'confirmar' might be used more often.
Does 'verificar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'verificar' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It maintains a consistent meaning related to checking or confirming.
Is 'verificar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'verificar' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'verificar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo verifico Tú verificas Él/Ella/Usted verifica Nosotros/Nosotras verificamos Vosotros/Vosotras verificáis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes verifican

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