síntesis
“síntesis” means “summary” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
summary, synthesis
Also: overview
📝 In Action
Por favor, haz una síntesis de la reunión.
A2Please, make a summary of the meeting.
Su libro es una síntesis de la historia europea.
B1His book is a synthesis of European history.
La capacidad de síntesis es muy importante para un periodista.
B2The ability to summarize is very important for a journalist.
synthesis
Also: creation
📝 In Action
Estamos estudiando la síntesis de proteínas.
B2We are studying protein synthesis.
La síntesis de este material requiere altas temperaturas.
C1The synthesis of this material requires high temperatures.
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Words that translate to "síntesis" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: síntesis
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How do you say 'the summaries' in Spanish?
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From Ancient Greek 'sýnthesis', which means 'a putting together'. It comes from 'syn' (together) and 'thesis' (placing).
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'síntesis' the same as 'resumen'?
They are very similar, but 'síntesis' often implies combining different parts or ideas into one, while 'resumen' is simply a shorter version of a single text.
Why does it have an accent on the 'í'?
Because the emphasis is on the third-to-last syllable. In Spanish, all words stressed on that syllable (esdrújulas) must have a written accent mark.
Is it a formal word?
It is slightly more formal than 'resumen,' but it is perfectly normal to use it in school or at the office.