Addition is a fundamental concept in math vocabulary that involves combining two or more numbers to find their total. This section covers the key terms and symbols used in addition, helping you understand and use addition-related words confidently.
. Basic Addition Terms
Basic addition terms are the building blocks for understanding and talking about addition. These include the names of the numbers involved and the result.
| English Term | English Example | Spanish Example | Spanish Term | English Definition | Spanish Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| add | Add 3 and 5. | Suma 3 y 5. | sumar | To combine two or more numbers. | Combinar dos o más números. |
| plus | plus 2 equals 6. | más 2 es 6. | más | A word used to indicate addition. | Palabra que indica suma. |
| sum | The sum of 7 and 8 is 15. | La suma de 7 y 8 es 15. | suma | The result of adding numbers. | Resultado de sumar números. |
| total | The total is 20. | El total es 20. | total | The final amount after addition. | La cantidad final después de sumar. |
| addend | is an addend in 5 + 3. | es un sumando en 5 + 3. | sumando | A number that is added. | Un número que se suma. |
| plus sign | Use the plus sign (+) for addition. | Usa el signo más (+) para sumar. | signo más | The symbol used for addition. | El símbolo que se usa para sumar. |
| equation | + 2 = 4 is a simple equation. | + 2 = 4 es una ecuación sencilla. | ecuación | A mathematical statement with numbers and symbols. | Una expresión matemática con números y símbolos. |
| add up | Add up these numbers. | Suma estos números. | sumar | To calculate the total of numbers. | Calcular el total de números. |
| increase | Add 10 to increase the number. | Suma 10 para aumentar el número. | aumentar | To make a number larger by adding. | Hacer un número más grande sumando. |
| combine | Combine 2 and 3. | Combina 2 y 3. | combinar | To put numbers together in addition. | Juntar números para sumar. |
. Addition Process
The addition process involves the steps and methods used to perform addition, such as carrying over and lining up numbers.
| English Term | English Example | Spanish Example | Spanish Term | English Definition | Spanish Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| carry | Carry 1 to the next column. | Lleva 1 a la siguiente columna. | llevar | To move a value to the next place when adding digits. | Trasladar un valor a la siguiente posición al sumar. |
| regroup | Regroup when the sum is over 9. | Reagrupa cuando la suma es mayor que 9. | reagrupar | Another term for carrying in addition. | Otro término para llevar en la suma. |
| column | Add digits column by column. | Suma dígitos columna por columna. | columna | A vertical group of digits in addition. | Grupo vertical de dígitos en suma. |
| line up | Line up numbers by place value. | Alinea los números por valor posicional. | alinear | To arrange numbers correctly for addition. | Colocar números correctamente para sumar. |
| sum | Find the sum of 15 and 25. | Encuentra la suma de 15 y 25. | suma | The result after adding numbers. | Resultado después de sumar números. |
| total | Write the total below the line. | Escribe el total debajo de la línea. | total | The final amount after addition. | Cantidad final después de sumar. |
| digit | Add digits in each place. | Suma los dígitos en cada lugar. | dígito | A single number (0-9) in a larger number. | Número individual (0-9) en un número mayor. |
| place value | Add digits according to place value. | Suma dígitos según el valor posicional. | valor posicional | The value of a digit based on its position. | Valor de un dígito según su posición. |
| step | Follow each step carefully when adding. | Sigue cada paso con cuidado al sumar. | paso | One part of the addition process. | Una parte del proceso de suma. |
| lining up | Practice lining up numbers for addition. | Practica alinear números para sumar. | alineación | The act of arranging numbers vertically. | Acción de colocar números en columna. |
. Addition in Context
These terms help you describe and understand addition in real-world situations, such as in word problems and daily activities.
| English Term | English Example | Spanish Example | Spanish Term | English Definition | Spanish Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| word problem | Solve the addition word problem. | Resuelve el problema de suma. | problema de suma | A math problem described in words. | Problema matemático descrito con palabras. |
| key words | Look for key words like "total" and "add." | Busca palabras clave como "total" y "sumar." | palabras clave | Words that signal addition in problems. | Palabras que indican suma en problemas. |
| increase | The number increases by 7. | El número aumenta en 7. | aumentar | To become larger by adding. | Volverse más grande sumando. |
| combine | Combine all the items. | Combina todos los objetos. | combinar | To put together or add things. | Juntar o sumar cosas. |
| in all | There are 10 apples in all. | Hay 10 manzanas en total. | en total | The total amount after adding. | Cantidad total después de sumar. |
| more | Add 5 more blocks. | Agrega 5 bloques más. | más | An additional amount. | Cantidad adicional. |
| together | Add the numbers together. | Suma los números juntos. | juntos | Combining numbers by addition. | Combinar números sumando. |
| increase by | Increase the price by $2. | Aumenta el precio en $2. | aumentar en | To add a certain amount. | Sumar una cantidad específica. |
| sum up | Sum up the costs. | Suma los costos. | sumar | To add numbers and find the total. | Sumar números y encontrar el total. |
| total amount | Find the total amount to pay. | Encuentra el monto total a pagar. | monto total | The complete sum of all parts. | La suma completa de todas las partes. |
What kind of problem uses words to describe an addition question?
word problem
A "word problem" describes a math question in words instead of symbols. Equations use symbols, formulas show general rules, and graphs display data visually.
. Addition Symbols
Symbols are a key part of math vocabulary. These are the main symbols used in addition and what they mean.
| English Term | English Example | Spanish Example | Spanish Term | English Definition | Spanish Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| plus sign (+) | Use the plus sign to add. | Usa el signo más para sumar. | signo más (+) | Symbol that means add. | Símbolo que significa sumar. |
| equals sign (=) | + 4 = 7 means 3 plus 4 equals 7. | + 4 = 7 significa 3 más 4 es 7. | signo igual (=) | Symbol that shows two amounts are equal. | Símbolo que muestra igualdad entre dos cantidades. |
| sum | + 5 is the sum of 10. | + 5 es la suma de 10. | suma | The result of addition. | Resultado de la suma. |
| numbers | Add the numbers 2 and 3. | Suma los números 2 y 3. | números | Symbols that represent quantities. | Símbolos que representan cantidades. |
| addition | Addition means combining numbers. | La suma significa combinar números. | suma | The process of adding. | El proceso de sumar. |
What does the equals sign (=) mean in an addition equation?
The two sides have the same value
The equals sign (=) shows that the values on both sides of the equation are the same.
. Related Operations
Understanding addition also involves knowing related operations and how they connect.
| English Term | English Example | Spanish Example | Spanish Term | English Definition | Spanish Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| subtraction | Subtraction is the opposite of addition. | La resta es lo opuesto a la suma. | resta | Taking away from a number. | Quitar de un número. |
| plus | plus 2 equals 9. | más 2 es 9. | más | Indicates addition. | Indica suma. |
| total | The total is 12. | El total es 12. | total | The final result after adding. | Resultado final después de sumar. |
. Common Phrases
Here are some common phrases that include addition vocabulary, useful for speaking and understanding math problems.
| English Term | English Example | Spanish Example | Spanish Term | English Definition | Spanish Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| add up | Can you add up these numbers? | ¿Puedes sumar estos números? | sumar | To calculate the total. | Calcular el total. |
| add together | Add the numbers together. | Suma los números juntos. | sumar juntos | Combine numbers by adding. | Combinar números sumando. |
| more than | is more than 3. | es más que 3. | más que | Greater by addition or comparison. | Mayor por suma o comparación. |
| in total | There are 15 in total. | Hay 15 en total. | en total | The complete amount after adding. | Cantidad completa después de sumar. |
| increase by | Increase by 10 points. | Aumenta en 10 puntos. | aumentar en | Add a certain amount. | Sumar una cantidad específica. |
| sum up | Let's sum up the scores. | Vamos a sumar las puntuaciones. | sumar | Add all numbers to find the total. | Sumar todos los números para hallar el total. |
These sections cover the main addition vocabulary you need to understand and use addition in English.
Flashcards (1 of 44)
- English Term: add
- English Example: Add 3 and 5.
- English Definition: To combine two or more numbers.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
