suma
/ˈsuma/feminine
The English word sum is translated into Spanish as suma. Wiktionary also lists adición.
Meaning: quantity obtained by addition or aggregation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| suma | /ˈsuma/ | feminine |
| adición | /adiˈθjon/ /adiˈsjon/ |
feminine |
The term suma is used to describe the quantity obtained by addition or aggregation. It can be used for mathematical totals or to describe a large amount of money.
Which one should you use?
While suma refers to the result or the act of adding, adición is a more formal term used in technical or mathematical contexts to describe the process of addition.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun suma is feminine and requires feminine articles such as la or una. The related verb meaning to add or to sum is sumar.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsuma/
Did you know?
- The adjective sumo shares the same root as suma and is used in the phrase sumo pontífice to refer to the Pope. It denotes the 'highest' rank rather than a number.
- In Spanish, suma is a doublet of the word soma, which refers to 'coarse flour'. While they sound different now, both words share a common ancestor in Latin.
- When talking about adding ingredients in a recipe, Spanish speakers rarely use suma or adición, preferring the verb añadir. Using sumar in a kitchen would sound like a math lesson.
Examples in context
- La suma de 5 y 3 es 8.The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.This sentence shows how to use suma in a simple addition equation.Tatoeba #3804666 by cueyayotl, translation #1019878 by CM
- Mil dólares es una gran suma.A thousand dollars is a large sum.This sentence uses suma to describe a large amount of money.Tatoeba #1181010 by marcelostockle, translation #73499 by CK
- La suma de dos más tres más cuatro es nueve.The sum of two plus three plus four is nine.This sentence demonstrates a longer addition sequence using suma.Tatoeba #454536 by Shishir, translation #72909 by CM
- La suma de los números es 10.The sum of the numbers is 10.
- El total de la factura es de 100 euros.The total of the invoice is 100 euros.
- El monto a pagar es de $50.The sum to be paid is $50.
- El monto a pagar es de 50 pesos argentinos.The sum to be paid is 50 Argentine pesos.
- La suma de estos ingredientes es la clave para una exquisita receta.The sum of these ingredients is the key to a delicious recipe.
- ¡Ese es el total de mis logros este año!That's the sum of my achievements this year!
- Entre todos logramos ahorrar una gran suma de dinero.Together, we managed to save a large sum of money.
- El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que calcularan la suma de los números.The teacher asked the students to calculate the sum of the numbers.
- ¿Cuánto fue la suma total de las compras?What was the total sum of the purchases?
- La suma total fue de 200 euros.The total sum was 200 euros.
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at a budget spreadsheet.
- SofíaLa suma de los gastos es demasiado alta.The sum of the expenses is too high.
- DanielTienes razón, debemos revisar los números.You're right, we should review the numbers.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿puedes verificar la suma total?Daniel, can you verify the total sum?
- DanielSí, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, I will do it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sum” translations and entries suma, adición, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adición, suma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
