enumerar
/enumeɾaɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish verb for to list is enumerar.
The verb enumerar is used when the speaker is systematically naming or counting items in a sequence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb enumerar is a regular -ar verb in the present tense. The past participle of enumerar is enumerado.
How do you pronounce it?
/enumeɾaɾ/
Did you know?
- When people list items in a legal or official Spanish document, they often use the term relacionar, which means to list but carries a connotation of establishing a formal relationship between items.
- The verb enumerar comes from the Latin 'ēnumerāre', which literally means 'to count out' or 'to number'.
- Using 'enumerar' can sometimes sound quite formal or even academic, like a professor lecturing on a topic.
Examples in context
- Por favor, enumera las tareas que debemos completar.Please list the tasks we need to complete.
- Voy a hacer una lista de compras antes de ir al supermercado.I'm going to make a shopping list before going to the supermarket.
- Es importante poner por escrito las cosas que necesitamos para el viaje.It's important to put in writing the things we need for the trip.
- No te olvides de apuntar todas las tareas pendientes.Don't forget to list all the pending tasks.
- ¿Puedes hacer una lista con las películas que queremos ver este fin de semana?Can you make a list of the movies we want to watch this weekend?
- Antes de ir de compras, asegúrate de apuntar todo lo que necesitas en el supermercado.Before going grocery shopping, make sure to list everything you need at the supermarket.
- Debes enumerar los ingredientes de la receta.You should list the ingredients of the recipe.
- Voy a enumerar mis gastos de este mes.I am going to list my expenses for this month.
- El profesor pidió enumerar las causas del problema.The teacher asked to list the causes of the problem.
Example conversation
Javier and María are organizing a small office event.
- Javier¿Puedes enumerar las tareas pendientes, María?Can you list the pending tasks, María?
- MaríaSí, las voy a enumerar ahora mismo.Yes, I am going to list them right now.
- JavierGracias, eso nos ayudará mucho.Thanks, that will help us a lot.
- MaríaNo hay de qué, Javier.You're welcome, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enumerar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
