comentar
to discuss
To express opinions or share thoughts
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verb suffix
Comentar means to discuss and is a verb1 formed from the English word comment0, since a discussion is full of comments.
comentar
to discuss, to talk about
To discuss or share thoughts about something.
- Vamos a comentar el tema en la reunión = We're going to discuss the topic at the meeting
- Comentamos los resultados del examen = We talked about the exam results
to comment (on), to remark (on)
To leave a comment or give an opinion on something.
- El periodista comentó la jugada del partido = The journalist commented on the play of the match
- No quiso comentar nada al respecto = He didn't want to remark on it at all
to gossip, to talk
When you discuss other people, you're gossiping or talking about them.
- En ese pueblo solo se dedican a comentar sobre los demás = In that town they do nothing but gossip about others
- No me gusta comentar de la gente = I don't like to talk about people