Conteo (en. Counting)

/konˈte.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action or effect of counting.
The vote count is conducted after the elections.
El conteo de votos se realiza tras las elecciones.
Calculation or enumeration of elements.
The population count is carried out every ten years.
El conteo de la población se lleva a cabo cada diez años.
List or relation of counted things.
The count of products in inventory is essential.
El conteo de los productos en el inventario es fundamental.

Etymology

From the verb contar, which comes from the Latin computāre.

Common Phrases and Expressions

countdown
Process of counting down, generally used in special events.
conteo regresivo
to take a count
To carry out the action of counting several items.
hacer un conteo
vote count
The process of counting the votes cast in an election.
conteo de votos

Related Words

to count
To enumerate or calculate the number of elements.
contar
count
Total number after performing a count.
cuenta
storyteller
Person who tells stories.
cuentacuentos

Slang Meanings

Counting of items in informal situations.
We did a quick count of attendees at the party.
Hicimos un conteo rápido de asistentes en la fiesta.
Counting of money, often in a gambling context.
They counted the chips after the game.
Hicieron el conteo de las fichas después del juego.