Añadir (en. Add)

aɲaˈðir

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Include something additional.
I am going to add more salt to the soup.
Voy a añadir más sal a la sopa.
Add an item to a set.
A new member was added to the team.
Se añadió un nuevo miembro al equipo.
Add information or details.
She added that it would be the last time.
Ella añadió que sería la última vez.

Etymology

From Latin 'adnihilare', which means 'to make something additional'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

add to the list
Include an item in a list.
añadir a la lista
add weight
Increase the importance or relevance of something.
añadir peso
add fuel to the fire
Aggravate an already complicated situation.
añadir leña al fuego

Related Words

addition
An element that has been added.
añadido
addition
The act of adding something.
adición
sum
Increase in number or quantity.
sumar

Slang Meanings

Add something in an informal context.
I am going to add some pesos to the business.
Voy a añadir unos pesos al negocio.
Include something that may not be necessary.
Don't add drama to the situation.
No añadas drama a la situación.