comparable

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BrE /ˈkɒm.pə.rə.bəl/ AmE /ˈkɑːm.pər.ə.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 SIMILARITY [T + adj] B1

similar to something else in an important way; able to be compared with something else

comparable, similar a

  • be comparable to somebody/something

Collocations comparable salary · comparable performance

  • The new model is comparable to the old one in terms of quality.

    El nuevo modelo es comparable al antiguo en términs de calidad.

2 LEGAL [T + adj] C1

in a legal context, having the same rights or status as another person or thing

comparable, tener el mismo estatus que

  • be comparable to somebody/something

Collocations comparable rights · comparable status

  • Under the law, all citizens are comparable in terms of their legal rights.

    Según la ley, todos los ciudadanos tienen el mismo estatus en términos de sus derechos legales.