Calcular (en. Calculate)

/kalˈku.lar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To estimate or determine a number or quantity through a mathematical process.

I need to calculate how long it will take me to get home.

Necesito calcular cuánto tiempo me tomará llegar a casa.

To perform a mathematical operation to find a specific result.

Let's calculate the sum of these two numbers.

Calculemos la suma de estos dos números.

To evaluate or judge something based on available data or information.

I can calculate the odds of winning the game.

Puedo calcular las probabilidades de ganar el juego.

From Latin 'calculare', meaning 'to count, to count with stones'.

to calculate to the millimeter

To make an exact and precise calculation.

calcular al milímetro

to calculate the cost

To determine the value or price of something.

calcular el costo

to estimate visually

To estimate something approximately without making an exact calculation.

calcular a ojo

calculation

The action of calculating or the result of a calculation.

cálculo

calculator

Device used to perform mathematical calculations.

calculadora

calculable

That can be calculated or estimated.

calculable

To calculate something quickly.

I'm going to calculate it on the spot.

Voy a calcularlo al instante.

To figure things out.

You're always figuring out what to do first.

Siempre estás calculando qué hacer primero.