Spanish Conversation · Level 46
75 words
Spanish word
resumen
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈsumen/
Meaning
- masculine nounsummary
Example
¿Puedes darme un resumen de la reunión?
Can you give me a summary of the meeting?
More examples
Es mejor empezar con un resumen general antes de entrar en detalles.
It is better to start with a general recap before going into details.
Core concept
A short document that condenses the main ideas.
Common phrases
pedir un resumen
ask for a recap
un resumen general
a general recap
Similar words
síntesis: Combines information or viewpoints from several sources into a concise integrated account.
sinopsis: Summarizes a film, book, or play by giving the plot or main storyline briefly.
sumario: Presents a document's sections or chapter contents in order as short items or headings.
Definition in Spanish
Documento corto que condensa las ideas o hechos más relevantes para facilitar su comprensión.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin resumere via Spanish resumir and is formed from re 'again' and sumere 'to take', referring to the act of gathering the essential points.
Usage tips
- In spoken and written Spanish, 'en resumen' signals a brief recap and for a job CV Spanish uses currículum or currículum vitae rather than resumen.