sumar

to add up

verb soo-MAHR Less Common

Also means

to total

Usage Note

Sumar means 'to add' in arithmetic (sumar dos y dos) but also, figuratively, 'to accumulate' or 'to bring on board' (sumar apoyos = 'to gain support'). The related noun suma means 'sum' or 'addition'. En suma is a fixed adverbial phrase meaning 'in short' or 'in sum', equivalent to en resumen.

Examples

"Hay que sumar todos los gastos del mes."

Natural Translation

We need to add up all the expenses for the month.

Literal Translation

There-is that to-add all the expenses of-the month

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