Basic Concept
Addition is the arithmetic process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers. In Spanish, the verb "sumar" means to add, and the noun "la suma" refers to the addition operation or the sum itself.
Key Vocabulary
To discuss addition in Spanish, it's essential to know some basic terms: "más" means "plus" or "more," "suma" means "sum," "total" means the total amount, and "resultado" refers to the result of the addition.
Example Expressions
A common way to express addition in Spanish is to say "dos más dos es igual a cuatro", which translates to "two plus two equals four." The phrase "igual a" means "equals," important for expressing sums.
Math Symbols
The addition symbol "+" is universally recognized, and in Spanish math texts, it is read as "más". The equals sign "=" is read as "igual a" in Spanish.
Practice Sentences
To practice, try sentences like: "Suma cinco y tres para obtener ocho" meaning "add five and three to get eight," or "La suma de siete y dos es nueve" meaning "the sum of seven and two is nine."
