comentario

Comentario is a noun in Spanish meaning a remark, observation, or explanation added to a text or spoken discourse. It can denote an opinion, critique, or note. The term originates from Latin commentarium, via Old French commentaire, and entered Spanish in the early medieval period. In literature and education, un comentario refers to a reader's or scholar's analysis of a passage, often framed as a close reading or crítica; un comentario de texto analyzes language, style, and meaning. In journalism and media, the word is used for opinion pieces and analytical segments in radio or television, as in el comentario del experto. In everyday language, a comentario is a remark made in conversation or a note appended to a document.

In computing, the term is used in Spanish-language contexts to denote a comment in source code, a line or block that is not executed but provides explanation for programmers. Syntax varies by language: // or # for line comments; /* */ for block comments in C-style languages; comments help maintainability and collaboration.

In online platforms, comentarios are the messages users post in response to a publication; moderation and community guidelines govern their content.

See also: annotation, commentary, remark, crítica, anotación.