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agregado

ah-greh-GAH-doh/aɣɾeˈɣaðo/

“agregado” means “added” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

added

Also: extra
A single colorful building block being placed on top of a larger stack of blocks.

📝 In Action

Este yogur no tiene azúcar agregado.

A1

This yogurt has no added sugar.

Es importante el valor agregado del producto.

B1

The added value of the product is important.

Hay un párrafo agregado al final de la página.

B2

There is a paragraph added at the end of the page.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • quitado (removed)
  • restado (subtracted)

Common Collocations

  • valor agregado – added value
  • azúcar agregado – added sugar

attaché

Also: addition
NounmB2formal
A formal diplomat wearing a suit and a sash standing in front of a large flag.

📝 In Action

Él trabaja como agregado cultural en la embajada.

B2

He works as a cultural attaché at the embassy.

La agregada de prensa dio un comunicado.

B2

The press attaché gave a statement.

Hicieron un agregado de madera a la casa.

B1

They made a wooden addition to the house.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • diplomático (diplomat)
  • anexo (annex/addition)

Common Collocations

  • agregado cultural – cultural attaché
  • agregado militar – military attaché
  • agregado comercial – commercial attaché

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "agregado" in Spanish:

attaché→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: agregado

Question 1 of 3

If you are at an embassy and meet the 'agregado cultural', what is their job?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
agregar(to add) — Verb
agregación(addition) — Noun
desagregar(to separate/break down) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'aggregatus', which comes from 'aggregare', meaning 'to add to a flock'. This combines 'ad' (to) and 'grex' (flock).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: aggregateFrench: agrégé

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'agregado' and 'añadido'?

They are very similar and often interchangeable. However, 'agregado' sounds slightly more formal and is the standard term in economics (valor agregado) and diplomacy.

Can I use 'agregado' for a file attached to an email?

While people might understand you, the correct and most natural word for an email attachment is 'adjunto'.

Is 'agregado' always a noun or adjective?

It can also be part of a verb phrase, like 'He agregado' (I have added). In that case, it is the 'past participle' form of the verb 'agregar'.