This is the 9437th most frequent Portuguese word.
comparadas
"Comparadas" means "compared" in English.
In this sentence, 'comparadas' is the past participle of the verb 'comparar', used in a passive voice construction to indicate that the classic works are compared for their qualities.
As obras de literatura clássica são frequentemente comparadas pelas suas qualidades estilísticas.
Classic literary works are often compared for their stylistic qualities.
Here, 'comparadas' again serves as the past participle in a passive voice sentence, indicating that the characteristics underwent comparison in detail.
As características das duas amostras foram comparadas detalhadamente.
The characteristics of the two samples were compared in detail.
In this instance, 'comparadas' is used within a comparative context, showing the passive action of the grades being analyzed against a benchmark.