sumar
add
The Spanish verb 'sumar' translates to the English verb 'add'. It is generally used in the context of mathematics or putting things together in a collective manner. In a sentence, 'sumar' can be used like this: 'Podemos sumar estos números para obtener el total.' This means, 'We can add these numbers to get the total.'
Example sentences using: sumar
Necesito sumar estas cifras para el informe.
I need to add these numbers for the report.
In this sentence, 'sumar' is used in the context of basic arithmetic where it means 'to add'. It's a common usage especially in formal and business-related situations.
Vamos a sumar nuestros esfuerzos para terminar el trabajo más rápido.
Let's add our efforts to finish the work faster.
Here, 'sumar' is used in a figurative sense meaning the combination of different things to achieve a common goal. This is often used in cooperative endeavors.
El error fue sumar en lugar de restar.
The mistake was adding instead of subtracting.
This sentence portrays 'sumar' as part of a contrastive structure (sumar vs. restar) to highlight a mistake in a calculation context. It demonstrates another arithmetic usage of 'sumar'.