Spanish Conversation · Level 18
90 words
Spanish word
total
Pronunciation
IPA/toˈtal/
Meaning
- masculine nountotal
Example
El total fue de 35 euros.
The total was 35 euros.
More examples
El total a pagar incluye los impuestos.
The total payable includes taxes.
Core concept
Final amount shown on a bill.
Common phrases
el total de la compra
purchase total
el total a pagar
total payable
el total de la factura
invoice total
Similar words
suma: Arithmetic result of adding two or more numbers.
importe: Amount listed on a bill or invoice as the sum to be paid.
monto: Monetary amount expressed as a single numeric total.
cantidad: Number or measure indicating how many units or how much of something.
Definition in Spanish
Suma final obtenida al agregar todas las cantidades; importe global.
Word origin
From Latin totus 'whole' via medieval Latin totalis, Spanish total names the final overall sum resulting from adding the parts.
Usage tips
- On receipts and invoices, el total is masculine and usually appears after a subtotal line, and speakers commonly ask '¿Cuál es el total?' to confirm the final charge.