incluir
/inˈklwiɾ/
To include in Spanish is incluir.
The verb incluir is used to express the act of containing something as part of a whole. Depending on the context, other verbs may be more appropriate: añadir can be used to mean both 'add' or 'include' in certain Latin American countries, while abarcar is used when referring to the scope or range of something.
Meaning: to contain, as part of a whole (verb)
Which one should you use?
While incluir is the standard term, you might use abarcar in formal contexts when discussing a range or scope or the informal poner when talking about adding someone to a group or a social gathering.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, the verb añadir is commonly used to mean both 'add' and 'include'.
How does it change in a sentence?
incluir is a stem-changing verb where the 'u' changes to 'uy' in certain conjugated forms, such as the present subjunctive incluya. The third-person singular preterite (past tense) form is incluyó, and the past participle is incluido.
How do you pronounce it?
/inˈklwiɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb incluir is a 'semi-learned' word. This means it was reintroduced into Spanish from Latin documents rather than evolving naturally through every single generation of spoken speech.
- While incluir is common, Spanish speakers often use abarcar to describe including a range of topics. This word carries a physical sense of 'embracing' or 'covering' an area with one's arms.
Examples in context
- Yo no lo incluiría.I wouldn't include it.This sentence shows how to use the conditional form of incluir.Tatoeba #7447467 by arh, translation #8559389 by Smorrs
- ¿Yo debería incluir a Tom?Should I include Tom?This sentence demonstrates asking a question using incluir.Tatoeba #5954520 by JRB, translation #2262253 by CK
- Vamos a incluir los agradecimientos de siempre.We will include the usual acknowledgments.This sentence shows the use of incluir in the future tense.Tatoeba #13032336 by Eremon, translation #278414 by CM
- Este informe debe incluir todos los datos relevantes.This report should include all the relevant data.
- El contrato debe contener todas las cláusulas necesarias.The contract should include all the necessary clauses.
- La conferencia abarcará temas relacionados con la economía global.The conference will include topics related to the global economy.
- Asegúrate de incluir todos los detalles en el correo electrónico.Make sure to include all the details in the email.
- ¿Me puedes meter en el grupo de WhatsApp? Quiero estar incluido.Can you include me in the WhatsApp group? I want to be included.
- ¿Puedes poner a Juan en la invitación de la fiesta?Can you include Juan in the party invitation?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing the details of a business trip.
- Elena¿Vas a incluir el desayuno en la reserva?Are you going to include breakfast in the reservation?
- MateoNo, no voy a incluir nada más.No, I am not going to include anything else.
- ElenaEntiendo, Mateo. Solo necesitamos el hotel.I understand, Mateo. We only need the hotel.
- MateoExacto, Elena. Yo lo hago ahora.Exactly, Elena. I will do it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “include” translations and entries incluir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries incluir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
