altogether

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BrE /ˈɔːltəɡeɪðər/ AmE /ˈɑːltəɡeɪðər/

adverb / adjective en → es

1 IN TOTAL A2

used for saying how many people or things there are in total, including all the different groups

en total, en conjunto

  • altogether + number

Collocations altogether 10 people · altogether three days

  • There were altogether 50 people at the party.

    Había en total 50 personas en la fiesta.

2 COMPLETENESS B1

used for saying that something is complete or perfect in every way

por completo, totalmente

  • [be] + adjective + altogether

Collocations altogether happy · altogether wrong

  • She was altogether too confident.

    Ella estaba por completo demasiado confiada.

3 CONSIDERATION B2

used for saying that something is true when everything is considered, or when all the facts are taken into account

en general, en consideración total

  • [verb] + altogether

Collocations considered altogether · seen altogether

  • The situation is not good, but it could be worse altogether.

    La situación no es buena, pero podría ser peor en general.

1 IN ADDITION B2

used for saying that something is in addition to other things or people

además de, junto con

  • [verb] + altogether

Collocations altogether with · altogether including

  • The cost is $100, altogether.

    El costo es de 100 dólares, además.

2 SUMMARY B2

used for saying that something is a summary of what has been said or written before

en resumen, en conclusión

  • [verb] + altogether

Collocations summarize altogether · conclude altogether

  • In conclusion, we can say that the project was a success altogether.

    En resumen, podemos decir que el proyecto fue un éxito en general.