resumir (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Verb

Phonetic Transcription

• /re-suˈmiɾ/

Translation Options into English

• To summarize
• To sum up
• To abridge

Meaning and Usage

The verb "resumir" means to condense or simplify information into a shorter form. It is widely used in both oral and written contexts, especially in academic, professional, and legal settings, where summarizing reports, documents, or discussions is common. The frequency of use is quite high in written texts, such as essays, articles, and legal documents.

Example Sentences

1. Es importante resumir el informe antes de presentarlo a la junta.

2. It is important to summarize the report before presenting it to the board.

3. ¿Puedes resumir los puntos clave de la reunión?

4. Can you summarize the key points of the meeting?

5. El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que resumieran el capítulo de la lectura.

6. The teacher asked the students to summarize the chapter of the reading.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Resumir" is often found in phrases and expressions that convey the idea of simplification or conciseness.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Resumir en pocas palabras
2. "Podrías resumir en pocas palabras lo que pasó en la reunión?"

3. "Could you summarize in a few words what happened in the meeting?"

4. Resumir los hechos

5. "El abogado tuvo que resumir los hechos del caso para el juez."

6. "The lawyer had to summarize the facts of the case for the judge."

7. Resumir la situación

8. "Déjame resumir la situación antes de tomar una decisión."

9. "Let me summarize the situation before making a decision."

10. Resumir para aclarar

11. "Voy a resumir para aclarar cualquier malentendido."

12. "I will summarize to clarify any misunderstanding."

13. Resumir los resultados

14. "El director decidió resumir los resultados del estudio en un documento breve."
15. "The director decided to summarize the results of the study in a brief document."

Etymology

The word "resumir" comes from the Latin "resumere," which means "to take again" or "to reclaim." The prefix "re-" denotes repetition, while "sumere" means "to take" or "to assume."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: sintetizar (to synthesize), compendiar (to compendium), abreviar (to abbreviate)
• Antonyms: extender (to extend), ampliar (to expand), desarrollar (to develop)