resumen
rre-soo-MEN
📝 In Action
¿Puedes darme un resumen de la reunión de hoy?
A2Can you give me a summary of today's meeting?
El resumen del capítulo es muy útil para estudiar.
B1The chapter summary is very useful for studying.
El artículo científico incluye un resumen al inicio para que sepas de qué trata.
B2The scientific article includes an abstract at the beginning so you know what it is about.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Since 'resumen' is a masculine noun, always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a/an) before it: 'el resumen', 'un resumen excelente'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Plural Form
Mistake: "Using 'resumens' instead of the correct plural form."
Correction: The correct plural is 'resúmenes'. When adding '-es' to a word that ends in '-n' and has the stress on the last syllable, the written accent mark must be added to the syllable before the last one.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'En resumen' to Conclude
You can use the phrase 'En resumen...' at the start of a sentence when you want to wrap up a long conversation or argument quickly, similar to saying 'In short...' or 'To sum up...' in English.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: resumen
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of 'resumen'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'resumen' different from 'síntesis'?
They are very similar synonyms. 'Resumen' is the most common word for a simple summary. 'Síntesis' often implies that you not only shortened the text but also organized and combined the main ideas in a new, logical way, especially in academic writing.
Why does 'resumen' have an accent in the plural form ('resúmenes') but not in the singular?
In Spanish, words that end in 'n' usually put the spoken emphasis on the last syllable (re-su-MEN). When you make it plural, the emphasis naturally moves back one syllable (re-SÚ-me-nes), requiring the written accent mark to show where the stress falls.