English–Spanish

“calculation” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkalkulo/

Example

¿Cuál es el cálculo total?

What is the total?

Illustration for cálculo (calculation)

How to say “calculation” in Spanish

“Calculation” in Spanish is cálculo.

Step-by-step operation to obtain a numerical answer or approximation.

Full entry for cálculo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cálculo

Hice un cálculo mental rápido.

I did a quick mental calculation.

Tips for using cálculo

  • Unlike English 'calculus' (the mathematical branch), Spanish 'cálculo' most often means a single calculation or an estimate, and the academic field is usually specified as 'el cálculo' or by modifiers.

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