Cálculos (en. Calculations)
/ˈkal.kulos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The process of obtaining a numerical result from mathematical operations.
The calculations I made for the project were very complex.
Los cálculos que hice para el proyecto eran muy complejos.
Reflection or consideration made about a subject.
The calculations he made about his chances of success were accurate.
Los cálculos que hizo sobre sus posibilidades de éxito fueron acertados.
verb
To perform mathematical operations to obtain a result.
I'm going to make calculations to find the solution to this problem.
Voy a cálculos para encontrar la solución a este problema.
Etymology
From Latin 'calculi', meaning 'small stones' used for counting.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make calculations
To perform mathematical operations.
hacer cálculos
to perform mental calculations
To calculate without the help of external tools.
hacer cálculos mentales
differential calculus
A branch of mathematics that deals with change and rates of change.
cálculo diferencial
Related Words
to calculate
To perform mathematical operations to determine a result.
calcular
calculus
Process or result of calculating, especially in mathematics.
cálculo
Slang Meanings
Correct calculations
I made some correct calculations and won the game.
Hice unos cálculos acertados y gané en el juego.
Quick mathematical calculations
He always makes quick mathematical calculations in his head.
Siempre hace cálculos matemáticos rápidos en su cabeza.