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How to Say "calculations" in Spanish

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cuentas

KWEHN-tas/ˈkwen.tas/

nounA1general
Use 'cuentas' when referring to bills that need to be paid, like utility bills or account statements.
A simplified illustration of a small, open ledger book with a pen resting on it, symbolizing financial accounts.

Examples

Necesito pagar mis cuentas de luz y agua.

I need to pay my electricity and water bills.

Tengo dos cuentas de banco, una de ahorro y otra corriente.

I have two bank accounts, one savings and one checking.

¡Pide las cuentas! Ya es tarde.

Ask for the check! It's already late.

It's always plural

Even if you only have one bill in front of you, you often talk about 'las cuentas' (the bills) in general.

Confusing 'Cuenta' and 'Historia'

Mistake: “Using 'cuento' or 'cuenta' when referring to a story or narrative.”

Correction: Use 'historia' or 'relato' for stories; 'cuenta' is mostly financial or mathematical.

cálculos

nounB1general
Use 'cálculos' for the results of mathematical or logical computations, estimations, or reasoned judgments.

Examples

Según mis cálculos, tenemos suficiente dinero para el viaje.

According to my calculations, we have enough money for the trip.

operaciones

oh-peh-rah-SYOH-ness/opeɾaˈsiones/

nounA2general
Use 'operaciones' specifically when referring to the basic arithmetic procedures taught in school, such as addition and subtraction.
A close-up of a small, simplified hand moving red counting beads on a wooden abacus, representing arithmetic calculations.

Examples

Los niños practican las operaciones básicas en la escuela.

The children practice the basic calculations (addition, subtraction, etc.) at school.

Las operaciones combinadas son difíciles.

Combined operations (mixed calculations) are difficult.

Bills vs. Math Estimates

Learners often confuse 'cuentas' (bills) with 'cálculos' (mathematical estimates). Remember that 'cuentas' refers to financial statements or bills you pay, while 'cálculos' are the results of your thinking or math.

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