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cálculos

KAL-koo-lohs/ˈkalkulos/

“cálculos” means “calculations” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

calculations

Also: estimates, math
NounmB1
A colorful storybook illustration of an old-fashioned wooden abacus with bright red and blue beads.

📝 In Action

Según mis cálculos, tenemos suficiente dinero para el viaje.

B1

According to my calculations, we have enough money for the trip.

Hice unos cálculos rápidos y creo que llegaremos a tiempo.

B1

I did some quick math and I think we'll arrive on time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • operaciones (operations/math problems)
  • estimaciones (estimates)

Common Collocations

  • hacer cálculos – to do the math / to crunch numbers
  • cálculos aproximados – rough estimates

stones

Also: calculi
NounmB2
A colorful storybook illustration of a small pile of smooth, rounded pebbles of various earthy colors.

📝 In Action

Mi tío tuvo que ir al hospital por cálculos en el riñón.

B2

My uncle had to go to the hospital for kidney stones.

El doctor dice que beber agua ayuda a prevenir los cálculos.

B2

The doctor says drinking water helps prevent stones.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • piedras (stones (informal medical usage))

Common Collocations

  • cálculos renales – kidney stones
  • cálculos biliares – gallstones

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cálculos" in Spanish:

calculi→estimates→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cálculos

Question 1 of 1

If a friend says, 'Estoy haciendo cálculos para mi boda,' what are they doing?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cálculo(calculation/calculus) — Noun
calcular(to calculate) — Verb
calculadora(calculator) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
músculosobstáculos
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'calculus,' which means 'little pebble.' In ancient times, people used small stones to help them count and do math.

First recorded: 13th Century

Cognates (Related words)

English: calculusFrench: calculs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cálculos' the same as 'Calculus' in math class?

Yes and no. 'Cálculo' (singular) is the name of the branch of mathematics (Calculus). 'Cálculos' (plural) usually refers to the specific math problems or estimations you are doing.

When should I use 'piedras' instead of 'cálculos' for medical issues?

You can use 'piedras' in casual conversation with friends (e.g., 'tengo piedras en el riñón'). Use 'cálculos' when speaking with a doctor or in a more formal setting.