Simple Math
Simple Math
Quick explanation: We use numbers and math every day. Let us review some of the common terms we utilize when we do simple math, such as: suma -addition, and resta -subtraction.
+
más - plus
2 + 3
dos
más
tres
-
menos - minus
10 - 5
diez
menos
cinco
= igual a - equals
8 + 1 = 9
ocho más
uno igual a
nueve
Do the math!
Long Explanation:
In addition to the terms previously mentioned we also use other common terms (while shopping, planning a budget, measuring, etc.) Here are a few examples:
Multiplication
*
por - times
7 * 4
siete
por
cuatro
Division
/ dividido entre - divided by
12 / 6
doce dividido entre
seis
Decimals
10.5
diez punto
cinco
Percentages
25%
veinticinco por ciento
Fractions
Just as in English, when we say fractions in Spanish we say the numerator as a cardinal number and the denominator as an ordinal number (always adding an -s).
3/4 tres cuartos
10/5 diez quintos
There is an exception when the denominator is "2". We say medio -half.
1/2 medio -half.
In addition to the terms previously mentioned we also use other common terms (while shopping, planning a budget, measuring, etc.) Here are a few examples:
Multiplication
*
por - times7 * 4
siete
por
cuatroDivision
/ dividido entre - divided by
12 / 6
doce dividido entre
seisDecimals
10.5
diez punto
cincoPercentages
25%
veinticinco por cientoFractions
Just as in English, when we say fractions in Spanish we say the numerator as a cardinal number and the denominator as an ordinal number (always adding an -s).
3/4 tres cuartos
10/5 diez quintos
There is an exception when the denominator is "2". We say medio -half.
1/2 medio -half.
Additional Information
Popular Phrase:
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