Spanish Conversation · Level 109
60 words
Spanish word
sumar
Pronunciation
IPA/suˈmaɾ/
Meaning
- verbadd
Example
¿Puedes sumar estos números?
Can you add these numbers?
More examples
No olvides sumar los cargos adicionales.
Don't forget to add the additional charges.
Core concept
Two stacks of coins combined into one taller stack.
Common phrases
sumar dinero
add money
sumar horas
add hours
sumar al resultado
add to the result
Similar words
añadir: Add an item or amount to something else to increase the total.
echar: Pour or spoon a liquid or ingredient into a container.
poner: Place an object in a particular position or into a container.
Definition in Spanish
Indica agregar algo a otra cosa para incrementar la cantidad total.
Word origin
Built from Latin summa 'total' that yielded the verb summāre and then the Spanish verb sumar with the -ar ending.
Usage tips
- The reflexive form sumarse a means 'to join' or 'to take part', so it does not always mean adding numbers.