chequea

Chequea is a conjugated form of the Spanish verb chequear, which in turn comes from the English verb “to check.” The term is used to mean verify, inspect, or confirm something, such as data, information, or conditions. Chequear is common in informal speech across many Spanish-speaking regions, especially in Latin America; in more formal contexts, speakers may prefer verbs such as verificar or comprobar.

Grammatical use and forms: chequea can function as present indicative of the third person singular (él/ella/usted chequea) meaning “he/she/you (formal) checks.” It also serves as the affirmative tú imperative (¡Chequea la lista! = “Check the list!”). The negative tú imperative is formed as no chequees. Other related forms include yo chequeo, tú chequeas, nosotros chequeamos, and the noun chequeo meaning a check or verification.

Regional and stylistic notes: Chequear and its conjugates are particularly common in everyday speech in various Latin American countries. In Spain, some speakers prefer traditional equivalents such as verificar or comprobar, especially in formal writing, though chequear is increasingly heard in contemporary usage. The word may appear in technical, IT, or business contexts where data verification or quality checks are routine.

Related terms: The noun chequeo refers to the act of checking or the result of a check. A person who performs checks can be called a chequeador. Related verbs include verificar and comprobar, which serve as more formal alternatives to chequear.

See also: Cheque, the term for a bank-issued check in Spanish, which is etymologically distinct from the verb chequear.