How to Say "to synthesize" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to synthesize” is “sintetizar” — B2 level.
Examples
Debes sintetizar los puntos principales del informe.
You must summarize the main points of the report.
Ella sabe sintetizar muy bien las ideas de diferentes autores.
She knows how to combine ideas from different authors very well.
En este capítulo, el autor intenta sintetizar su teoría.
In this chapter, the author tries to synthesize his theory.
Spelling Change Rule
The 'z' in the base word changes to a 'c' whenever it's followed by the letter 'e'. This happens in the 'I' form of the past (yo sinteticé) and all forms of the special 'wish/command' mood (subjunctive).
Using the 'I' form in the Past
When talking about something you summarized yesterday, use 'sinteticé' (I summarized). Don't forget the accent mark on the final 'e'!
The 'z' to 'c' Trap
Mistake: “Yo sintetizé los datos.”
Correction: Yo sinteticé los datos. Because of Spanish spelling rules, 'z' usually becomes 'c' before an 'e'.
Other Meanings of “sintetizar”
“sintetizar” can also mean:
- chemistry or audio production(C1, formal)
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