How to Say "to calculate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to calculate” is “determinar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2formal
find a numerical value
Examples
La policía no pudo determinar la identidad del sospechoso.
The police could not determine the suspect's identity.
Es crucial determinar la cantidad exacta de material necesario.
It is crucial to ascertain the exact amount of necessary material.
Question Words
When figuring things out, 'determinar' is often followed by a question word (like 'qué,' 'cuándo,' or 'cómo') to introduce the information you are trying to find.
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