incluir
“incluir” means “to include” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to include
Also: to contain, to feature
📝 In Action
La cuenta del restaurante ya incluye la propina.
A1The restaurant bill already includes the tip.
El viaje incluye el hotel y las comidas.
A2The trip includes the hotel and meals.
Asegúrate de incluir todos tus datos en el formulario.
B1Make sure to include all your details in the form.
to involve
Also: to integrate, to embrace
📝 In Action
Es importante incluir a todos los niños en los juegos.
B1It is important to involve/include all the children in the games.
La nueva ley busca incluir a las minorías en el proceso.
C1The new law seeks to involve minorities in the process.
Incluimos diversas perspectivas en nuestro estudio.
B2We included diverse perspectives in our study.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: incluir
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How do you say 'I include' in Spanish?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb 'includere', which combines 'in-' (into) and 'claudere' (to shut or close). Literally, it meant 'to shut something inside'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'incluir' a regular verb?
No, it is an irregular 'y-stem' verb. This means in many forms, the letter 'i' changes to 'y' (like incluyo, incluyes, incluye).
Does 'todo incluido' mean the same as in English?
Yes! Just like in English, 'todo incluido' refers to a vacation package where everything (food, room, drinks) is covered in the price.
What is the difference between 'incluir' and 'meter'?
Use 'incluir' for abstract things, lists, or prices (including a tax). Use 'meter' for physically putting an object inside a container (like putting keys in a pocket).