sintetizar
“sintetizar” means “to summarize” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to summarize
Also: to synthesize
📝 In Action
Debes sintetizar los puntos principales del informe.
B2You must summarize the main points of the report.
Ella sabe sintetizar muy bien las ideas de diferentes autores.
C1She knows how to combine ideas from different authors very well.
En este capítulo, el autor intenta sintetizar su teoría.
B2In this chapter, the author tries to synthesize his theory.
to synthesize
📝 In Action
Los científicos lograron sintetizar una nueva medicina.
C1Scientists managed to synthesize a new medicine.
Este teclado puede sintetizar el sonido de un violín.
B2This keyboard can synthesize the sound of a violin.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sintetizar
Question 1 of 3
How do you say 'I summarized' in the past?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek word 'synthesis,' which means 'putting together' or 'combination.' It entered Spanish via Latin as a way to describe the act of creating a whole from various parts.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sintetizar' common in daily conversation?
Not really. You'll hear it in schools, offices, or the news. In a casual conversation with friends, people usually say 'resumir'.
Why does the 'z' change to 'c'?
In Spanish, the letter 'z' is rarely followed by 'e' or 'i'. When the grammar requires an 'e' sound after the 'z' (like in the past tense 'é'), the 'z' transforms into a 'c' to keep the spelling tidy.
Does it only mean 'to summarize'?
No, it also means to combine different elements into one (like combining theories) or to produce something chemically or electronically.