How to Say "to integrate" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to integrate” is “integrar” — use 'integrar' when you are bringing separate parts together to form a unified whole, or when incorporating new elements into an existing system or group..
integrar
/een-teh-GRAR//inteˈɡɾaɾ/
Examples
Los inmigrantes buscan integrarse en la sociedad.
Immigrants seek to integrate into society.
Queremos integrar nuevas tecnologías en el aula.
We want to integrate new technologies into the classroom.
El equipo necesita integrar a los nuevos empleados.
The team needs to include/integrate the new employees.
Es difícil integrar todas las ideas en un solo proyecto.
It is difficult to incorporate all the ideas into a single project.
Using 'en' vs 'a'
Use 'en' when you are putting something inside a system or group (integrar en el equipo). Use 'a' when you are introducing a person to a group (integrar a alguien).
Don't forget the 'a' for people
Mistake: “Necesitamos integrar los nuevos estudiantes.”
Correction: Necesitamos integrar a los nuevos estudiantes. Remember to use 'a' when the object is a specific person or people.
incluir
/een-cloo-EER//in.klu'ir/
Examples
El profesor decidió incluir un nuevo tema en el curso.
The professor decided to include a new topic in the course.
Es importante incluir a todos los niños en los juegos.
It is important to involve/include all the children in the games.
La nueva ley busca incluir a las minorías en el proceso.
The new law seeks to involve minorities in the process.
Incluimos diversas perspectivas en nuestro estudio.
We included diverse perspectives in our study.
Abstract Inclusion
When including ideas or perspectives, you don't need the personal 'a'. Only use 'a' for people or living beings.
Integrar vs. Incluir: Focus on the outcome
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