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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to calculate the total of)

a. sumar

When I added up our monthly expenditure, I was shocked at how much we were spending.Cuando sumé nuestros gastos mensuales, me escandalizó la cantidad que gastábamos.

b. hacer

Excuse me; I think you've made a mistake adding up my bill.Disculpe; creo que ha hecho un error al hacerme la cuenta.

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

2. (to calculate)

a. sumar

Gemma is still learning to add up and take away at school.Gemma todavía está aprendiendo a sumar y restar en la escuela.

3. (to tally)

a. cuadrar

The figures don't add up. There must be a mistake somewhere.Las cifras no cuadran. Debe de haber un error en alguna parte.

4. (to mount up)

a. sumarse

You need to watch these small expenses. They all add up.Tienes que vigilar estos gastos pequeños. Van sumándose.

A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).

(figurative)

(to make sense)

a. cuadrar

Tony was suspicious of Robert as his story just didn't add up.Tony desconfiaba de Robert ya que su historia no cuadraba.

b. tener sentido

What Henry told me just doesn't add up.Lo que Henry me contó no tiene sentido.

add up

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (figures)

a. sumar

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

2. (give correct total)

a. cuadrar

3. (make sense)

a. encajar

add up

transitive verb

1 [+figures] sumar