Sumas (en. Sums)

/ˈsumas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of adding in mathematics.
We did several sums in class.
Hicimos varias sumas en clase.
The result of an addition.
The sum of two and two is four.
La suma de dos y dos es cuatro.
A set of added elements or quantities.
The sums of money in the cash register do not match.
Las sumas de dinero en la caja no coinciden.

Etymology

From the verb sumar, which comes from the Latin 'summa'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

add and continue
To continue with what is being done despite the problems.
suma y sigue
in large sums
Generally speaking, without detailing.
a grandes sumas
addition and subtraction
To consider both the positive and the negative.
sumas y restas

Related Words

sum
A mathematical operation that consists of adding.
suma
to add
To carry out the operation of addition.
sumar
total
The final amount resulting from addition.
total

Slang Meanings

A sum of liquid in a glass (referring to drinks)
That bottle has good sums.
Esa botella tiene buenas sumas.
Accumulation of elements or people in a place.
The party had incredible sums of people.
La fiesta tuvo sumas increíbles de gente.