comprobare

Comprobare is a Latin verb of the first conjugation meaning to prove, to test, to approve, or to certify. It is the infinitive form of the verb whose principal parts are comprobo, comprobare, comprobavi, comprobatus. The sense ranges from testing or verifying something to approving a decision or proposition, depending on context.

Etymology and morphology: Comprobare is formed from the prefix com- added to probare (to prove). As a regular first-conjugation verb, it follows the standard Latin suffixes for its tense forms. Its passive forms include comprobor (present), comprobari (present passive infinitive), and comprobatus sum (perfect passive). The verb can govern a direct object in the accusative or appear with content clauses to indicate the demonstration of truth.

Usage: In classical Latin, comprobare appears in legal, political, and argumentative contexts to indicate that something has been tested, confirmed, or sanctioned. It can mean to verify a fact, to approve decrees or measures, or to establish the truth of a proposition. The exact sense is determined by context, object, and accompanying particles or clauses.

Legacy and cognates: The Latin verb gave rise to Romance-language equivalents such as Spanish comprobar, Italian comprovare, and Portuguese comprovar, all related in meaning to verify, test, or prove. Latin derivatives include comprobatio (the act of proving) and comprobatus (proved, approved). The term thus connects Latin grammar with the broader vocabulary of verification and endorsement across related languages.