Añadir (en. Add)

/aɲaˈðir/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Include something in a set or list.
I’m going to add more sugar to the coffee.
Voy a añadir más azúcar al café.
Sum one amount to another.
We must add the prices to get the total.
Debemos añadir los precios para obtener el total.
Add information to a conversation or text.
She added an interesting comment during the meeting.
Ella añadió un comentario interesante durante la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'addere', which means to add or to sum.

Common Phrases and Expressions

add oil
Include oil in the preparation of food.
añadir aceite
add value
Increase the value of something, whether tangible or intangible.
añadir valor
add weight
Meet the requirements for load or quantity.
añadir peso

Related Words

addition
Action of adding something.
adición
added
What is added.
agregado
complement
Something that is added to another thing to complete or improve.
complemento

Slang Meanings

To throw in a little more than necessary.
I added a couple of chiles to the sauce, it turned out great.
Le añadí un par de chiles a la salsa, quedó buenísima.
To sum up or bring more to the party.
Let's add a few more beers to the fridge.
Vamos a añadir unas cervezas más a la nevera.