verb
calcular
calculate
Hacer cuentas o usar números para saber un resultado.
Definition & meaning
Calcular means to calculate: to determine a number or result using mathematics.
It can also mean to estimate a quantity, cost, or time, or to work something out carefully, such as the consequences of a decision.
Grammar & Word origin
Calcular is a regular -ar verb. It comes from Latin calculare, meaning “to count” or “reckon.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- estimar — to estimate; emphasizes an approximate result rather than an exact calculation.
- computar — to compute or count; often more formal or technical.
- improvisar — to improvise; can contrast with calculating or planning something carefully.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El profesor nos enseñó a calcular el resultado correcto en clase.verb
The teacher taught us how to calculate the correct result in class.
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