Resumen (en. Summary)
/re'sumen/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A text that condenses information.
The summary of the book was very useful for understanding the plot.
El resumen del libro fue muy útil para entender la trama.
Summary of a meeting or event.
The secretary handed out the summary of the meeting to all attendees.
El secretario entregó el resumen de la reunión a todos los asistentes.
Key point of a speech or message.
The summary of his speech addressed the main challenges of the project.
El resumen de su discurso abordó los principales desafíos del proyecto.
Etymology
From the Latin 'resumere', which means to take back.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a summary
To create a synthesis of content.
hacer un resumen
executive summary
A brief document that presents key information.
resumen ejecutivo
news summary
Synthesis of the main news of the day.
resumen de noticias
Related Words
synthesis
Condensation of information.
síntesis
extract
Essential part or summary of a text.
extracto
compendium
Complete summary of a subject or topic.
compendio
Slang Meanings
quick summary.
Give me a quick summary of the movie.
Hazme un resumen rápido de la película.
To summarize something.
I need you to summarize this topic for tomorrow.
Necesito que resumas este tema para mañana.