How to Say "to itemize" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to itemize” is “detallar” — use 'detallar' when you want to emphasize listing every single item or detail within a larger whole, often in a formal or comprehensive manner..
detallar
/deh-tah-yahr//de.taˈʝaɾ/
Examples
El informe detalla todos los gastos del viaje.
The report details all the travel expenses.
Por favor, detalla los pasos que debemos seguir.
Please, list the steps we must follow in detail.
No es necesario detallar cada pequeña conversación.
It is not necessary to detail every little conversation.
It's an 'action' word for thoroughness
Use 'detallar' when you aren't just telling a story, but explaining every small part of it. It's like taking a big picture and zooming in on the small pieces.
Easy conjugation pattern
This verb is perfectly regular. If you know how to conjugate 'hablar' (to speak), you can conjugate 'detallar' exactly the same way.
Confusing the noun and the verb
Mistake: “Él quiere detalle el plan.”
Correction: Él quiere detallar el plan.
enumerar
/eh-noo-meh-rahr//enumeˈɾaɾ/
Examples
Ella empezó a enumerar los ingredientes de la paella.
She started to list the ingredients for the paella.
El profesor nos pidió enumerar las capitales de Europa.
The teacher asked us to list the capitals of Europe.
Podemos enumerar varias ventajas de este nuevo plan.
We can list several advantages of this new plan.
A Regular '-ar' Verb
Good news! This verb follows the exact same pattern as 'hablar' or 'cantar,' so you don't have to worry about any unexpected spelling changes.
Direct Listing
You don't need a preposition like 'of' or 'to' after it. You simply say 'enumerar' followed by the things you are listing.
Counting vs. Listing
Mistake: “Using 'contar' when you mean to name items in a list.”
Correction: Use 'contar' for numbers (1, 2, 3) and 'enumerar' when you are naming specific things or reasons.
Detallar vs. Enumerar
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