A comprehensive guide to Spanish math operations vocabulary, covering essential terms for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more.
Understanding math operations vocabulary in Spanish is key to mastering basic arithmetic and following instructions in Spanish-speaking contexts. This guide covers the fundamental operation words, including verbs and nouns, that you’ll need for everything from simple calculations to more complex problem-solving.
. Addition (Suma)
Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a total.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| suma | sumas | sum | sums | La suma de 3 y 5 es 8. | The sum of 3 and 5 is 8. |
| más | — | plus | — | más 5 es 8. | plus 5 is 8. |
| añadir | — | add | — | Añade 2 al resultado. | Add 2 to the result. |
| total | totales | total | totals | El total es 10. | The total is 10. |
| incremento | incrementos | increment | increments | Hay un incremento de 5. | There is an increment of 5. |
. Subtraction (Resta)
Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| resta | restas | subtraction | subtractions | La resta de 9 menos 4 es 5. | The subtraction of 9 minus 4 is 5. |
| menos | — | minus | — | menos 4 es 5. | minus 4 is 5. |
| sustraer | — | subtract | — | Sustrae 3 del total. | Subtract 3 from the total. |
| diferencia | diferencias | difference | differences | La diferencia es 5. | The difference is 5. |
| disminuir | — | decrease | — | Disminuye el resultado en 2. | Decrease the result by 2. |
La ___ de 9 menos 4 es 5.
What is the Spanish word for 'subtraction'?
resta
The correct Spanish word for 'subtraction' is 'resta', which refers to taking one number away from another.
. Multiplication (Multiplicación)
Multiplication is the process of calculating the total when one number is taken multiple times.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiplicación | multiplicaciones | multiplication | multiplications | La multiplicación de 4 por 3 es 12. | The multiplication of 4 by 3 is 12. |
| por | — | times | — | por 3 es 12. | times 3 is 12. |
| multiplicar | — | multiply | — | Multiplica 5 por 2. | Multiply 5 by 2. |
| producto | productos | product | products | El producto es 20. | The product is 20. |
| factor | factores | factor | factors | y 3 son factores. | and 3 are factors. |
4 y 3 son ___.
What is a 'factor' in Spanish?
factores
'Factores' are the numbers multiplied together. The other options are sums, subtractions, and products.
. Division (División)
Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| división | divisiones | division | divisions | La división de 12 entre 4 es 3. | The division of 12 by 4 is 3. |
| entre | — | divided by | — | entre 4 es 3. | divided by 4 is 3. |
| dividir | — | divide | — | Divide 15 entre 3. | Divide 15 by 3. |
| cociente | cocientes | quotient | quotients | El cociente es 5. | The quotient is 5. |
| residuo | residuos | remainder | remainders | El residuo es 2. | The remainder is 2. |
. General Operations (Operaciones Generales)
These are common terms that apply to all types of math operations.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| operación | operaciones | operation | operations | Resuelve la operación siguiente. | Solve the following operation. |
| calcular | — | calculate | — | Calcula el resultado. | Calculate the result. |
| resultado | resultados | result | results | El resultado es correcto. | The result is correct. |
| resolver | — | solve | — | Resuelve el problema. | Solve the problem. |
| número | números | number | numbers | Escribe un número. | Write a number. |
. Symbols in Spanish (Símbolos en Español)
These are the common math symbols and how they are read in Spanish.
| Symbol | Spanish Name | English Name | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | más | plus | + 2 = | + 2 = |
| - | menos | minus | - 4 = | - 4 = |
| × | por | times | × 3 = | × 3 = |
| ÷ | entre | divided by | ÷ 5 = | ÷ 5 = |
| = | es igual a | equals | + 5 es igual a | + 5 equals |
5 + 5 ___ 10 se lee '5 más 5 ___ 10.'
How do you say '=' in Spanish?
es igual a
'=' is read as 'es igual a' in Spanish, meaning 'equals'.
Summary
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Addition (Suma) | Combining numbers to get a total, including terms like "más" and "añadir." |
| Subtraction (Resta) | Taking one number away from another, with terms like "menos" and "sustraer." |
| Multiplication (Multiplicación) | Calculating totals by repeated addition, using "por" and "multiplicar." |
| Division (División) | Splitting numbers into equal parts, using "entre" and "dividir." |
| General Operations (Operaciones Generales) | Common math terms like "operación," "calcular," and "resultado." |
| Symbols in Spanish (Símbolos en Español) | Math symbols and their Spanish names, including "+," "-," "×," "÷," and "=". |
This guide covers the essential Spanish vocabulary for math operations, helping you understand and perform basic calculations with confidence.
Flashcards (1 of 30)
- English Singular: sum
- English Plural: sums
- English Example: The sum of 3 and 5 is 8.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
