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How to Say "added" in Spanish

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agregado

/ah-greh-GAH-doh//aɣɾeˈɣaðo/

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Use 'agregado' when 'added' describes something that has been joined or attached to something else, often as an extra component.
A single colorful building block being placed on top of a larger stack of blocks.

Examples

Este yogur no tiene azúcar agregado.

This yogurt has no added sugar.

Es importante el valor agregado del producto.

The added value of the product is important.

Hay un párrafo agregado al final de la página.

There is a paragraph added at the end of the page.

Matching the Noun

Since this acts as a description word, its ending changes to 'agregada' if the thing you are describing is feminine, like 'información agregada' (added information).

The '-ado' ending

This word is the 'past participle' of the verb 'agregar' (to add). Think of it as the Spanish version of the '-ed' ending in English.

Added vs. Attached

Mistake: “Using 'agregado' for email attachments.”

Correction: Use 'adjunto' for email files. Use 'agregado' when something is mixed in or joined to a whole.

echó

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Use 'echó' (past tense of 'echar') when 'added' refers to the action of pouring or putting an ingredient into something.

Examples

Antes de salir, la camarera echó más café en su taza.

Before leaving, the waitress poured more coffee into his cup.

Adjective vs. Verb Action

The most common mistake is using the adjective 'agregado' when you mean the action of adding something, which requires a verb like 'echar'. Remember, 'agregado' describes a state, while 'echó' describes an action.

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