sum

the total amount when some numbers are added together

suma, resultado de la suma

• a sum of money

Collocations sum up · work out the sum

• The sum of 5 and 7 is 12.

  La suma de 5 y 7 es 12.

a particular amount of money, especially a large one

cantidad, monto

• a sum of money

Collocations large sums of money · small sums of cash

• He inherited a large sum from his uncle.

  Él heredó una gran suma de su tío.

the general meaning or main point of something

resumen, esencia

• sum up

Collocations sum up the situation · summarize the main points

• She summed up her argument in a few sentences.

  Ella resumió su argumento en unas pocas frases.

to calculate the total of numbers or amounts

sumar, calcular la suma

• sum up

Collocations sum up a column of figures · work out the sum

• He summed up all his expenses.

  Él calculó todos sus gastos.

to give a brief summary of something

resumir, hacer un resumen de

• sum up

Collocations sum up the main points · summarize the situation

• She summed up her argument.

  Ella resumió su argumento.