Include

/ɪnˈkluːd/

Spanish Translation

incluir

Part of Speech

  • verb

Word Forms

  • includes
  • included
  • including

Etymology

From Latin includere, from in- + claudere ‘to shut’.

Del latín includere, de in- + claudere ‘cerrar’.

Meanings

verb

To contain as part of a whole; to comprise or encompass.

Contener como parte de un todo; comprender o abarcar.

The price includes breakfast.

El precio incluye el desayuno.

verb

To consider as part of a group or set.

Considerar como parte de un grupo o conjunto.

I didn't include him in the list.

No lo incluí en la lista.

Example Sentences

Please include your name and address on the form.

Por favor, incluya su nombre y dirección en el formulario.

The book includes a chapter on climate change.

El libro incluye un capítulo sobre el cambio climático.

The tour package includes flights and accommodation.

El paquete turístico incluye vuelos y alojamiento.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • including but not limited to
    incluyendo pero no limitado a
  • included in the price
    incluido en el precio
  • to include something
    para incluir algo

Idioms

  • All included
    Todo incluido
  • Across the board
    En general
  • Throw in
    Añadir
  • And all that jazz
    Y todo eso
  • Part and parcel
    Parte integrante

Proverbs

  • Better to be sure than sorry
    Más vale prevenir que lamentar
  • Don't put all your eggs in one basket
    No pongas todos los huevos en la misma cesta
  • Look before you leap
    Mira antes de saltar
  • Necessity is the mother of invention
    La necesidad es la madre de la invención
  • Where there's a will, there's a way
    Querer es poder

Usage Notes

The word 'include' suggests that the items listed are part of a larger group, but not necessarily the only items.

La palabra 'include' sugiere que los elementos enumerados son parte de un grupo más grande, pero no necesariamente los únicos elementos.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the preposition 'in' when using 'include'.

    Presta atención a la preposición 'en' al usar 'include'.

  • 'Include' is often used in formal writing and speaking.

    'Include' se usa a menudo en la escritura y el habla formales.

  • Remember that 'include' implies that there may be other items not listed.

    Recuerda que 'include' implica que puede haber otros elementos no enumerados.

Collocations

  • include a feature
    incluir una característica
  • include an item
    incluir un artículo
  • include someone
    incluir a alguien

Common Mistakes

  • Incorrectly using 'include' when 'comprise' or 'consist of' is more appropriate.

    Usar incorrectamente 'include' cuando 'comprise' o 'consist of' es más apropiado.

  • Forgetting to include all relevant information.

    Olvidar incluir toda la información relevante.

  • Confundir 'include' con 'enclose' (adjuntar).

Learning Tips

  • Try using 'include' in different contexts to understand its nuances.

    Intenta usar 'include' en diferentes contextos para comprender sus matices.

  • Practice constructing sentences with 'include' as both a transitive and intransitive verb.

    Practica la construcción de oraciones con 'include' como verbo transitivo e intransitivo.

  • Use a grammar checker to ensure correct usage of 'include' in your writing.

    Utilice un corrector gramatical para garantizar el uso correcto de 'include' en su escritura.