Spanish Conversation · Level 94
59 words
Spanish word
numerar
Pronunciation
IPA/numeˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verblist
Example
Por favor, numera los puntos principales de la reunión.
Please list the main points of the meeting.
More examples
En la receta, numera los pasos para preparar el plato.
In the recipe, list the steps to prepare the dish.
Core concept
A checklist with sequential numbers beside each task.
Common phrases
numerar los pasos
list the steps
numerar los argumentos
list the arguments
numerar las ideas
list the ideas
Similar words
enumerar: Gives each item a consecutive number to show a specific sequence.
marcar: Tags items with symbols or numbers to mark them for reference.
listar: Compiles items into a written list, listing entries one after another.
Definition in Spanish
Colocar números delante de elementos para ordenarlos o presentar puntos en forma numerada.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin numerāre, ultimately from numerus 'number', and it retains the basic sense of marking elements with numbers.
Usage tips
- Spanish numerar does not mean being good with numbers; English numerate is an adjective meaning numerically skilled.