La multiplicación is the math operation for repeated addition, scaling, or combining equal groups. It’s expressed with the verb multiplicar and the symbol × (por) or · (punto).
- Multiplicación = Multiplication
- Multiplicar = To multiply
- Producto = Product (result of multiplication)
- Factor = Factor (a number multiplied)
Example:
3 × 4 = 12 → Tres por cuatro son doce.
(Tres y cuatro son los factores, doce es el producto.)
Multiplication Table (La tabla de multiplicar)
The multiplication table shows products for factor pairs 1–10 (or beyond). It’s essential for quick recall and fluency in both math and language.
| x | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 40 |
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 63 | 70 |
| 8 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 56 | 64 | 72 | 80 |
| 9 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 72 | 81 | 90 |
| 10 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
- 2 × 3 = 6 → Dos por tres son seis.
- 4 × 5 = 20 → Cuatro por cinco son veinte.
Multiplication
Producto
Tres por cuatro son doce
Expressing Multiplication in Sentences
Por is the most common word for "times" in multiplication.
- 3 × 4 = 12
- Tres por cuatro son doce.
- (Los) factores son tres y cuatro.
- El producto es doce.
You can also say:
- Tres multiplicado por cuatro es doce.
- Si multiplicas tres por cuatro, obtienes doce.
Multiplicar
Conclusion
Multiplicación is about combining equal groups, not just numbers. Knowing the table and key terms boosts both math skills and Spanish fluency.
- Multiplicación = repeated addition or scaling.
- Use por between factors: "tres por cuatro."
- Producto = resultado; factores = números que multiplicas.
- Master la tabla de multiplicar for core fluency.