Spanish Conversation · Level 88
60 words
Spanish word
resumir
Pronunciation
IPA/resuˈmiɾ/
Meaning
- verbsummarize
Example
¿Puedes resumir esto, por favor?
Can you summarize this, please?
More examples
Necesito resumir el texto en pocas palabras.
I need to summarize the text in a few words.
Core concept
One concise sentence standing above a blurred paragraph.
Common phrases
resumir un texto
summarize a text
resumir la idea principal
summarize the main idea
resumir en pocas palabras
summarize in a few words
Similar words
sintetizar: Combines several pieces of information into a concise statement that highlights essential points.
abreviar: Shortens a text or speech by omitting words or sections to reduce length while keeping the meaning.
condensar: Condenses content into a denser form, packing the core meaning into fewer words.
recapitular: Restates the main points in order, following the original flow to review the argument or narrative.
Definition in Spanish
Reducir un texto o una explicación hasta sus puntos claves para que se entienda lo esencial.
Word origin
From Latin resumere (re- 'again' + sumere 'take'), with Spanish development 'take out again' leading to the sense of condensing a text to its key points.
Usage tips
- The common request ¿Puedes resumir esto, por favor? expects a short reply that gives the main point first and then one or two supporting details.