Añadía (en. Added)
/aɲaˈðia/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Indicates that an action of adding occurred in the past related to the wish for something to be added.
I wish I had added more information in the meeting.
Ojalá que yo añadía más información en la reunión.
Used in hypothetical or wishful contexts.
If I had added more vegetables to my diet, I would feel better.
Si yo añadía más verduras a la dieta, me sentiría mejor.
Can express a desire about an action not performed in the past.
I would like you to add more details to your essay.
Me gustaría que tú añadías más detalles a tu ensayo.
Etymology
Derives from the verb to add, which comes from the Latin 'addere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I would like something to be added
Expresses the desire for something to be added.
me gustaría que se añadiera
I wish that it were added
I wish something had been added in the past context.
ojalá que añadía
If only I had added
Expression of longing to add something that was not done.
si solo añadiera
Related Words
to add
To include something additional.
añadir
addition
The action of adding.
adición
to incorporate
Another way to add something.
agregar
Slang Meanings
To add something extra that was not planned.
I am going to add a special touch to the dessert.
Voy a añadirle un toque especial al postre.
To incorporate something informally.
He added some jokes in his presentation.
Él añadió algunos chistes en su presentación.