Spanish Phrase
Compara bien los nombres de las calles.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct instruction to compare the street names carefully, often used when checking maps, addresses, or official documents. The adverb bien stresses that the comparison should be done attentively.
When to use
Use this phrase when you or someone else needs to verify that street names match across different sources—e.g., while filling out a form, planning a route, or double‑checking a delivery address.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comparabienlosnombresdelascalles
Imperative (tú) of -ar verbs
For regular -ar verbs, drop the -ar ending and add -a to form the informal tú imperative (e.g., comparar → compara).
Adverb placement
Adverbs like bien usually go right after the verb in an imperative sentence.
Definite article with plural nouns
Use los/las before plural nouns to indicate a specific set (los nombres = the names).
Prepositional phrase de + article
The preposition de contracts with the definite article: de + las → de las.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes ayudarme con el mapa?
Can you help me with the map?
Claro, compara bien los nombres de las calles antes de decidir la ruta.
Sure, compare the street names carefully before deciding on the route.
✕Common Mistakes
Compara muy los nombres de las calles.
‘Muy’ means ‘very’ and does not modify verbs; use ‘bien’ to say ‘well’.
Compara bien los nombre de las calles.
The noun must agree in number with its article; use the plural ‘nombres’.
Compara bien los nombres de el calles.
When ‘de’ meets the masculine singular article ‘el’, it contracts to ‘del’, but here the noun is feminine plural, so it should be ‘de las’.
↔Alternatives
Revisa con atención los nombres de las calles.
Review the street names attentively.
Verifica los nombres de las calles.
Verify the street names.
Comprueba los nombres de las calles.
Check the street names.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking cities, streets are named after historical figures, saints, or local landmarks. Because the same name can appear in different neighborhoods, it’s common to double‑check the full name (including any prefixes like "Calle de" or "Avenida") to avoid confusion, especially when giving directions or filling out official paperwork.