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sumario

soo-mah-ryoh/suˈmaɾjo/

table of contents

Also: summary
NounmB1
A colorful storybook illustration of an open book showing a list of chapter titles on the left page.

📝 In Action

Consulta el sumario para encontrar el número de página.

B1

Check the table of contents to find the page number.

La revista incluye un sumario muy detallado en la primera página.

B2

The magazine includes a very detailed table of contents on the first page.

Hizo un sumario de los temas tratados en la reunión.

B2

He made a summary of the topics discussed in the meeting.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • índice (index/table of contents)
  • resumen (summary)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sumario de contenidos – table of contents
  • breve sumario – brief summary

judicial investigation

Also: case file
NounmC1formal
A colorful storybook illustration of a detective's desk with a magnifying glass, a folder of papers, and a small evidence bag.

📝 In Action

El juez está revisando el sumario del caso.

C1

The judge is reviewing the case file.

La policía añadió nuevas pruebas al sumario.

C1

The police added new evidence to the investigation file.

Se ha decretado el secreto de sumario.

C2

The court investigation has been declared confidential.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • secreto de sumario – confidentiality of the investigation
  • instrucción del sumario – legal investigation phase

summary

Also: brief
AdjectivemB2formal
A colorful storybook illustration of a person quickly checking items off a short list with a green pencil.

📝 In Action

Fue un juicio sumario y sin garantías.

B2

It was a summary trial without guarantees.

Hizo una revisión sumaria del informe.

C1

He did a brief review of the report.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • breve (brief)
  • conciso (concise)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • juicio sumario – summary trial
  • revisión sumaria – quick/brief review

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sumario" in Spanish:

brief→case file→judicial investigation→summary→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sumario

Question 1 of 3

Where are you most likely to see a 'sumario' in a magazine?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sumar(to add up) — Verb
sumariamente(summarily/briefly) — Adverb
suma(addition/sum) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'summarium', which means 'an epitome or abstract'. It comes from 'summa', meaning the 'highest point' or 'total'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: summaryFrench: sommaireItalian: sommario

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'sumario' the same as 'resumen'?

Not exactly. A 'resumen' is a general recap of a story or text. A 'sumario' is usually a more formal list, like a table of contents or an official legal file.

Can 'sumario' be used as a verb?

No, 'sumario' is only a noun or an adjective. If you want to say 'to summarize', use the verb 'resumir'.

Is this word formal?

Yes, it is more common in professional, academic, or legal contexts than in casual conversation.