sumar

This is the 1493rd most frequent Spanish word.


sumar

To add or join together.


Used mathematically to indicate the action of addition.

Voy a sumar las cifras para obtener el total.

I am going to add the figures to obtain the total.


Used metaphorically to indicate the incorporation of ideas or elements.

Al final de la discusión, logramos sumar nuevas ideas al proyecto.

At the end of the discussion, we managed to add new ideas to the project.


Used figuratively to express unification or collaboration toward a common goal.

Es importante sumar esfuerzos para alcanzar nuestros objetivos.

It is important to combine efforts to achieve our goals.