How to Say "amounts to" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “amounts to” is “representa” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
VerbB2formal
total amount
Examples
Este gasto representa el 40% del presupuesto anual.
This expense constitutes 40% of the annual budget.
La falta de comunicación representa un serio obstáculo.
The lack of communication represents a serious obstacle.
Formal Equivalent of 'Ser'
In formal writing, 'representa' is often used instead of 'es' (is) when talking about abstract concepts, statistics, or challenges to sound more authoritative and precise.
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