añadir
“añadir” means “to add” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to add, to include
Also: to mix in
📝 In Action
Por favor, añade un poco de azúcar al café.
A1Please, add a little sugar to the coffee.
Olvidé añadir tu nombre a la lista de invitados.
A2I forgot to include your name on the guest list.
Si añades más leña al fuego, durará más tiempo.
B1If you add more firewood to the fire, it will last longer.
to add, to mention further
Also: to note
📝 In Action
El presidente añadió que la reunión fue muy productiva.
B1The president added that the meeting was very productive.
¿Hay algo más que quieras añadir a tu testimonio?
B2Is there anything else you want to add to your testimony?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: añadir
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'añadir' in the sense of including information, not ingredients?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *addere*, meaning 'to put to, join, or increase.' The 'ñ' sound evolved from the Latin double 'nn' found in related forms, following a common pattern in Spanish word evolution.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'añadir' the same as 'agregar'?
Yes, for almost all practical purposes, 'añadir' and 'agregar' mean the same thing ('to add'). 'Agregar' is often slightly more common in general conversation, but you can use either one confidently.
How do I say 'I have added' something?
Since 'añadir' is a regular verb, you use the helping verb 'haber' plus the past participle 'añadido': 'He añadido' (I have added).