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resumir means to summarize — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 15, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

resumir

verb • /[reh-soo-MEER]/

to summarize

Example:

El autor resume las ideas principales al final.

The author summarizes the main ideas at the end.

🧠 What does resumir mean?

To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of something. It involves condensing a larger piece of information into a shorter, more manageable form while retaining the key ideas. Think of it like giving the highlights or the gist of a text, presentation, or conversation.

📚 Extra examples

  • Voy a resumir el artículo para la clase.
    I'm going to summarize the article for class.
  • Puedes resumir la trama de la película?
    Can you summarize the plot of the movie?
  • En resumen, necesitamos más tiempo.
    In summary, we need more time.
  • Resumiendo, la reunión fue un éxito.
    Summarizing, the meeting was a success.
  • El autor resume sus ideas al final del capítulo.
    The author summarizes his ideas at the end of the chapter.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'resumir' comes from the Latin word 'resumere', which means 'to take up again' or 'to retake'. So, when you summarize, you're essentially 'taking up' the main points again in a concise way.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "resumir"

Synonyms: sintetizar, abreviar, compendiar
Opposites: extender, alargar, detallar

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to summarize' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to summarize' in Spanish is 'resumir'.
How do you pronounce 'resumir' in Spanish?
It's pronounced reh-soo-MEER. The stress falls on the last syllable.
How do you use 'resumir' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Voy a resumir el artículo' (I'm going to summarize the article), or '¿Puedes resumir la historia?' (Can you summarize the story?).
What is the English translation of 'resumir'?
'Resumir' translates to 'to summarize' in English.
Does 'resumir' change for gender or number?
No, 'resumir' is conjugated like a regular -ir verb, but the verb itself doesn't change based on gender or number. The changes appear in the conjugated forms depending on who's doing the summarizing (yo resumo, tú resumes, él/ella/usted resume, etc.).
Is 'resumir' common in everyday Spanish?
While more common in academic or formal settings, you can definitely hear it in everyday conversations, especially when discussing books, movies, or news.
Does 'resumir' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'resumir' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a pretty straightforward verb.
Is 'resumir' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'resumir' is used the same way across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'resumir' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: Yo resumo, Tú resumes, Él/Ella/Usted resume, Nosotros/as resumimos, Vosotros/as resumís, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes resumen.

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