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B2 verb #6,000 پرکاربردترین 11 دقیقه مطالعه

contabilizar

رتبه 6,000

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها contabilizar در ۳۰ ثانیه

توضیح contabilizar in your Level:

At the A1 level, the word 'contabilizar' is quite advanced, but you can understand it as a more formal way of saying 'contar' (to count). Imagine you have five apples. You 'cuentas' (count) them: one, two, three, four, five. If you write that number '5' in a special notebook to remember it later, you are starting to 'contabilizar'. At this stage, you don't need to use it in complex sentences, but you might see it in simple signs at a store or in a basic math context. Think of it as 'counting and writing it down'. It is important to know that it is a regular verb, so it follows the same patterns as 'hablar' or 'cantar'. Even though it is long, the root is 'contar', which makes it easier to remember. You might hear a teacher say 'Vamos a contabilizar los puntos de la clase' (Let's count the class points). Just remember: counting is for fun, but 'contabilizar' is for a record.

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For A2 learners, 'contabilizar' becomes useful when talking about shopping, pocket money, or simple work tasks. You might use it when you are keeping track of how much money you spend during a vacation. Instead of just saying 'I count my money,' you can say 'I record my expenses.' This makes your Spanish sound more mature. At this level, you should practice the present tense: 'Yo contabilizo mis gastos cada noche' (I record my expenses every night). You can also use it with 'hay que' (one must) to describe rules: 'Hay que contabilizar las horas de trabajo' (One must record the work hours). It is also common in plural forms when talking about groups: 'Nosotros contabilizamos los votos' (We count the votes). Learning this word helps you transition from basic 'survival' Spanish to more organized 'functional' Spanish used in offices and stores.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to handle more professional and social situations. 'Contabilizar' is essential for anyone working in an office or studying business. You will use it to describe processes. For example, 'El sistema contabiliza las facturas automáticamente' (The system records the invoices automatically). You should also be comfortable using the past tenses. Use the preterite for specific completed actions: 'Ayer contabilicé todas las ventas' (Yesterday I recorded all the sales). Note the spelling change from 'z' to 'c' in 'contabilicé'. You will also see it used in the passive voice with 'se', which is very common in news and reports: 'Se contabilizaron muchos turistas este verano' (Many tourists were recorded this summer). This word helps you move away from simple verbs and start using the more precise vocabulary required for the B1 exam and real-life professional interactions.

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At the B2 level, 'contabilizar' is a word you should use with confidence in formal essays and business discussions. You should understand its nuances compared to synonyms like 'registrar' or 'asentar'. At this level, you will use it in the subjunctive to express requirements or doubts: 'Es importante que la empresa contabilice sus activos correctamente' (It is important that the company records its assets correctly). You will also encounter it in more abstract contexts, such as 'contabilizar el impacto ambiental' (to account for the environmental impact). You should be able to discuss complex topics like corporate transparency or electoral integrity using this verb. It is no longer just about counting numbers; it is about accountability and the systematic organization of data. You will often see it in the context of 'contabilizar pérdidas y ganancias' (accounting for losses and gains), which is a fundamental concept in the Spanish-speaking business world.

For C1 learners, 'contabilizar' is a tool for precise and nuanced expression. You should be able to use it in academic writing and high-level professional debates. At this level, you might explore the metaphorical or socio-economic implications of what is 'contabilizado' in society. For instance, '¿Cómo podemos contabilizar el trabajo doméstico no remunerado en el PIB?' (How can we account for unpaid domestic work in the GDP?). You will use advanced grammatical structures, such as the future perfect or the conditional perfect: 'Para cuando llegue el auditor, habremos contabilizado todas las transacciones' (By the time the auditor arrives, we will have recorded all transactions). You should also be aware of the legal implications of the word in contracts and financial law. Mastery at this level means knowing exactly when 'contabilizar' is the only appropriate word to convey a sense of formal, verifiable, and systematic recording.

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At the C2 level, you possess a near-native command of 'contabilizar'. You can use it with stylistic flair and absolute precision in the most demanding contexts, such as legal statutes, high-finance reporting, or philosophical treatises on quantification. You understand its role in the 'Plan General Contable' and can discuss the technicalities of how different assets are 'contabilizados' under various international standards. You can also use it ironically or literarily to describe the 'contabilización' of life's experiences or sorrows. Your usage will include complex structures like the 'pasiva refleja' and 'construcciones absolutas': 'Contabilizados los votos, se procedió a la proclamación del ganador' (Once the votes were counted, the winner was proclaimed). You are aware of the word's history and its connection to the evolution of Spanish bureaucracy and commerce. At this level, the word is not just a verb; it is a component of your sophisticated professional and intellectual identity in the Spanish language.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

contabilizar در ۳۰ ثانیه

A formal Spanish verb meaning to record or account for numbers and data.
Primarily used in finance, statistics, elections, and professional reporting.
Differentiated from 'contar' by its requirement for a formal system or record.
Follows regular '-ar' conjugation patterns but has a spelling change in the subjunctive.

The Spanish verb contabilizar is a sophisticated term primarily used in financial, statistical, and administrative contexts. While its English equivalent is often 'to account for' or 'to record,' its usage in Spanish carries a weight of officiality and precision. In the world of business, it refers to the formal act of entering financial transactions into a ledger or accounting system. However, its reach extends beyond just money; it is frequently used to describe the systematic counting of votes during an election, the tracking of casualties in a disaster, or the recording of points in a sporting event. When you use this word, you are implying that the counting is not just a casual tally, but a structured process that results in a formal record.

Financial Recording: This is the most common use, referring to the act of documenting income, expenses, assets, and liabilities within a company's financial books. It ensures that every cent is tracked according to legal and professional standards.

El departamento de finanzas tiene que contabilizar todas las facturas antes del viernes.

Statistical Tallying: Outside of finance, it applies to the rigorous counting of specific units, such as the number of visitors to a museum, the total goals scored in a league, or the number of species in a biological survey.

Es difícil contabilizar el impacto real del cambio climático en la economía local.

In a more abstract sense, the word can be used to discuss the inclusion of something in a total sum. For instance, when calculating the total time spent on a project, one might say they need to 'contabilizar' the hours spent on research. This usage highlights the word's connection to accountability and thoroughness. In modern digital environments, 'contabilizar' is the standard term for what software does when it 'logs' or 'registers' events that have a numerical value. Whether it is a government agency counting votes or a small business owner tracking their daily sales, the verb serves as the bridge between raw data and organized information.

La aplicación permite contabilizar las calorías consumidas automáticamente.

Legal and Audit Contexts: In legal disputes or audits, 'contabilizar' is used to determine if all items that should have been recorded were indeed present in the official books. Failure to 'contabilizar' an asset can lead to serious legal consequences.

El auditor descubrió que no se habían logrado contabilizar varios activos fijos.

Para ganar el torneo, debemos contabilizar cada punto con precisión.

Using contabilizar correctly requires understanding its grammatical behavior as a regular '-ar' verb. It usually takes a direct object—the thing being counted or recorded. Because it is a transitive verb, it frequently appears in the passive voice ('ser contabilizado') or the 'se' passive ('se contabiliza') when the focus is on the action rather than the person doing it. For example, in a news report, you might hear 'Se han contabilizado más de mil heridos,' which emphasizes the count rather than the hospital staff doing the counting. This makes it a versatile tool for formal reporting.

Direct Object Usage: When you are the one performing the action, you simply follow the verb with the noun. 'Yo contabilizo los gastos' (I record the expenses).

El sistema informático puede contabilizar miles de transacciones por segundo.

Passive and Impersonal Forms: Common in journalism and formal reports to maintain objectivity. 'Se contabilizaron' is used for plural subjects, while 'se contabilizó' is for singular.

Durante la huelga, se contabilizaron numerosas protestas en el centro de la ciudad.

In complex sentences, 'contabilizar' can be paired with prepositions like 'como' to specify how something is being recorded. For example, 'Debemos contabilizar este gasto como una inversión' (We must record this expense as an investment). This adds a layer of categorization to the counting process. Furthermore, it is often found in the infinitive form following verbs of obligation or necessity like 'hay que,' 'tener que,' or 'deber.' This highlights its role in procedural and mandatory tasks in professional environments.

Es fundamental contabilizar los recursos de manera eficiente para evitar el desperdicio.

Subjunctive Usage: Used when there is doubt, a wish, or a requirement. 'Espero que el contador contabilice todo correctamente' (I hope the accountant records everything correctly).

Dudo que se puedan contabilizar todos los daños causados por la tormenta en un solo día.

Si no logramos contabilizar el inventario hoy, no podremos abrir la tienda mañana.

The word contabilizar is a staple of Spanish news broadcasts, business meetings, and academic lectures. If you tune into a Spanish news channel like RTVE or CNN en Español during election season, you will hear it constantly as reporters discuss the progress of the vote count. 'Ya se han contabilizado el 90% de los votos' is a phrase that signals the nearing conclusion of an electoral race. Similarly, in the aftermath of a natural disaster, officials will use the word to provide updates on the number of affected individuals, lending an air of systematic verification to the numbers they provide.

The Corporate World: In any Spanish-speaking office, especially in the 'contabilidad' (accounting) department, this word is used daily. It describes the routine but essential task of keeping the company's financial health transparent.

El director financiero pidió contabilizar las pérdidas del último trimestre por separado.

Sports Journalism: Commentators use it to summarize a player's performance over a season. 'El delantero ha logrado contabilizar veinte goles en lo que va de liga'.

Messi ha logrado contabilizar una cantidad asombrosa de asistencias esta temporada.

Beyond these formal settings, you might encounter 'contabilizar' in the technology sector. App developers and data scientists use it when discussing how their systems track user behavior or process large datasets. For example, a developer might explain how their server 'contabiliza las peticiones' (tracks requests) to prevent crashes. In everyday life, a very organized person might use it jokingly or seriously about their personal life, such as 'contabilizar las horas de sueño' or 'contabilizar los cafés que tomo al día.' This shows how a formal word can migrate into colloquial speech to imply a sense of rigorous self-tracking.

Es importante contabilizar el tiempo que pasamos frente a las pantallas.

Governmental and Public Policy: Governments use this verb when presenting budgets or census results. It implies that the data has been verified and is ready for public scrutiny.

El censo nacional busca contabilizar a todos los habitantes del país, incluso en zonas remotas.

Los historiadores intentan contabilizar el número total de barcos que cruzaron el Atlántico en el siglo XVI.

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make is overusing contabilizar in situations where the simpler 'contar' is more appropriate. While both translate to 'to count,' they are not interchangeable in every context. 'Contar' is the everyday word for basic counting (1, 2, 3) or telling a story. If you are counting apples in a basket, use 'contar.' If you are recording those apples into an inventory system for a grocery store chain, use 'contabilizar.' Using the latter for a simple, informal tally can sound overly stiff or even slightly absurd to a native speaker.

Confusion with 'Contar': Mistake: 'Voy a contabilizar los dedos de mi mano.' (I am going to 'account for' the fingers on my hand). Correct: 'Voy a contar los dedos de mi mano.' Use 'contabilizar' only when there is a formal record involved.

No debes usar contabilizar si solo estás contando ovejas para dormir.

Confusion with 'Descontar': Sometimes learners confuse 'contabilizar' with 'descontar' (to discount or deduct). While both are used in finance, they are opposites. 'Contabilizar' adds a record to the books; 'descontar' takes something away from a total or a price.

Es un error contabilizar un descuento como si fuera un ingreso adicional.

Grammatically, learners often struggle with the spelling of the related noun 'contabilidad' versus the verb 'contabilizar.' Remember that the verb maintains the 'z' in its infinitive and most conjugations, but the 'z' changes to 'c' before an 'e' or 'i' in some forms (though not in the present indicative). For example, in the present subjunctive: 'que yo contabilice.' Misspelling this with a 'z' ('contabilize') is a common orthographic error influenced by the English suffix '-ize'. In Spanish, '-izar' verbs change the 'z' to 'c' when followed by 'e'.

Es necesario que el sistema contabilice (not 'contabilize') las ventas diarias.

Misusing the Passive Voice: English speakers often say 'Los votos fueron contabilizados' which is correct but less common than the 'se' passive 'Se contabilizaron los votos.' Overusing the 'ser + participle' form can make your Spanish sound like a translated document rather than natural speech.

En español natural, preferimos decir 'se contabilizaron los resultados' en lugar de la voz pasiva perifrástica.

No olvides contabilizar el IVA en cada una de las operaciones comerciales.

Spanish offers several synonyms for contabilizar, each with a slightly different nuance depending on the level of formality and the specific field. Understanding these alternatives will help you choose the most precise word for your context. While 'contabilizar' is the gold standard for formal accounting and statistics, words like 'registrar,' 'anotar,' and 'computar' are frequently used in related scenarios. 'Registrar' is perhaps the most common alternative, as it refers to the general act of recording information, whether numerical or not.

Registrar vs. Contabilizar: 'Registrar' is broader. You can register a name, a date, or a feeling. 'Contabilizar' is specific to numbers and their official entry into an account. Use 'registrar' for general logs and 'contabilizar' for financial ledgers.

El recepcionista debe registrar tu llegada, pero el contable debe contabilizar tu pago.

Computar: This word is often used in legal or technical contexts to mean 'to calculate' or 'to take into account' when determining a total. For example, 'computar los años de servicio' for a pension. It is more about the calculation than the recording.

Para la jubilación, es necesario computar todos los años trabajados y contabilizar las aportaciones realizadas.

Another interesting alternative is 'asentar.' This is a highly technical accounting term that literally means 'to seat' or 'to place' an entry into a book (un asiento contable). If you want to sound like a professional accountant in Spain or Mexico, using 'asentar una partida' is even more specific than 'contabilizar.' On the other hand, 'numerar' simply means to assign a number to something in a sequence, which is very different from the systematic tracking implied by our target word. Choosing the right word demonstrates your mastery of Spanish registers.

El software ayuda a contabilizar las existencias de forma automática sin tener que asentar cada movimiento a mano.

Tallying in Sports: Marcar vs. Contabilizar: In sports, 'marcar un gol' is the act of scoring. 'Contabilizar un gol' is the act of that goal being added to the official record or the player's total stats for the season.

Aunque el árbitro no lo vio, las cámaras permitieron contabilizar el tanto en el marcador final.

Es vital contabilizar las donaciones para asegurar la transparencia de la ONG.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The suffix '-izar' was added in the late 19th century as Spanish bureaucracy became more formalized, creating a specific verb for professional accounting as distinct from simple counting.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /kon.ta.bi.li.'θaɾ/

US /kon.ta.bi.li.'saɾ/

The word is 'aguda', meaning the stress falls on the final syllable 'zar'.

هم‌قافیه با

finalizar realizar organizar actualizar autorizar civilizar modernizar optimizar

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing the 'z' like an English 'z' (vibrating). It should be a crisp 's' or 'th'.
Stressing the wrong syllable, like 'con-ta-BI-li-zar'.
Forgetting the 'i' in the fourth syllable.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 4/5

Requires understanding of formal and technical contexts.

نوشتن 5/5

Spelling changes in subjunctive and its formal nature make it tricky.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward if 'z' is mastered.

گوش دادن 4/5

Often heard in fast-paced news or professional environments.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

contar cuenta número dinero libro

بعداً یاد بگیرید

asentar auditar balance patrimonio fiscalidad

پیشرفته

devengo amortización pasivo activo ejercicio fiscal

گرامر لازم

Orthographic change: Z to C

Yo contabilicé (Preterite), que yo contabilice (Subjunctive).

Passive 'se' for impersonal actions

Se contabilizan los resultados al final del proceso.

Transitive verb requirements

Contabilizar always needs a direct object (contabilizar ALGO).

Infinitive after verbs of obligation

Tener que contabilizar, deber contabilizar.

Future of probability

¿Cuánto habrán contabilizado ya? (How much might they have recorded by now?)

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

Yo quiero contabilizar mis puntos.

I want to count/record my points.

Uses the infinitive after 'querer'.

Ellos contabilizan los libros.

They count the books.

Present tense, third person plural.

¿Puedes contabilizar las manzanas?

Can you count/record the apples?

Question using 'poder' + infinitive.

Nosotros contabilizamos el dinero.

We count/record the money.

Present tense, first person plural.

Ella contabiliza sus juguetes.

She counts/records her toys.

Present tense, third person singular.

Es fácil contabilizar diez.

It is easy to count ten.

Impersonal 'es' + adjective + infinitive.

No sé contabilizar bien.

I don't know how to count/record well.

Negative 'no sé' + infinitive.

Vamos a contabilizar hoy.

We are going to count/record today.

Ir + a + infinitive structure.

Ayer decidí contabilizar mis gastos.

Yesterday I decided to record my expenses.

Preterite 'decidí' followed by the infinitive.

Él siempre contabiliza sus pasos.

He always counts his steps.

Frequency adverb 'siempre' with present tense.

¿Has logrado contabilizar las ventas?

Have you managed to record the sales?

Present perfect 'has logrado'.

Hay que contabilizar cada euro.

One must record every euro.

Impersonal obligation 'hay que'.

Contabilizamos los invitados a la fiesta.

We counted the guests at the party.

Preterite first person plural (same as present).

El sistema no puede contabilizar eso.

The system cannot record that.

Negative with modal 'poder'.

Mañana vamos a contabilizar el inventario.

Tomorrow we are going to count the inventory.

Future 'ir a' construction.

Ella contabiliza las horas de estudio.

She records her study hours.

Present tense describing a habit.

Si contabilizas tus ahorros, estarás feliz.

If you record your savings, you will be happy.

First conditional: If + present, future.

El contador ya ha contabilizado las facturas.

The accountant has already recorded the invoices.

Present perfect with 'ya'.

Se contabilizaron cien personas en la reunión.

One hundred people were recorded at the meeting.

Passive 'se' in the preterite.

Espero que contabilices todo correctamente.

I hope you record everything correctly.

Present subjunctive after 'esperar que'.

Estábamos contabilizando los votos cuando paró.

We were counting the votes when it stopped.

Past continuous 'estábamos contabilizando'.

No pude contabilizar los daños a tiempo.

I couldn't record the damages in time.

Preterite 'pude' with negative.

¿Quién se encarga de contabilizar el stock?

Who is in charge of recording the stock?

Phrasal verb 'encargarse de'.

Es necesario contabilizar los ingresos brutos.

It is necessary to record the gross income.

Impersonal 'es necesario' + infinitive.

La empresa debe contabilizar las amortizaciones.

The company must account for the depreciations.

Modal 'debe' + technical financial term.

Aunque contabilizamos todo, falta dinero.

Even though we record everything, money is missing.

Concessive clause with 'aunque'.

Se han contabilizado pérdidas millonarias.

Million-dollar losses have been recorded.

Present perfect passive 'se'.

Es vital que el auditor contabilice los activos.

It is vital that the auditor records the assets.

Subjunctive after 'es vital que'.

Si hubieras contabilizado el IVA, no habría multa.

If you had recorded the VAT, there wouldn't be a fine.

Third conditional: Past perfect subjunctive + conditional.

El informe permite contabilizar el impacto social.

The report allows for the accounting of social impact.

Verb 'permitir' + infinitive.

No basta con contar, hay que contabilizar.

Counting is not enough, one must record it formally.

Contrast between 'contar' and 'contabilizar'.

Contabilizaremos los resultados al final del día.

We will record the results at the end of the day.

Future tense.

Resulta complejo contabilizar el capital humano.

It is complex to account for human capital.

Impersonal 'resulta' + adjective.

Se procedió a contabilizar las actas impugnadas.

They proceeded to count the contested minutes/records.

Formal 'proceder a' + infinitive.

Dudo que se hayan contabilizado todos los riesgos.

I doubt that all risks have been accounted for.

Perfect subjunctive after 'dudar que'.

La normativa exige contabilizar las donaciones.

The regulation requires recording the donations.

Verb of requirement 'exigir'.

Contabilizaron la operación como un gasto diferido.

They recorded the operation as a deferred expense.

Technical accounting categorization.

Una vez contabilizados los datos, haremos el análisis.

Once the data is recorded, we will do the analysis.

Absolute construction with participle.

Es imperativo contabilizar las emisiones de CO2.

It is imperative to account for CO2 emissions.

High-level adjective 'imperativo'.

No se puede contabilizar la felicidad de un pueblo.

One cannot account for the happiness of a people.

Abstract usage in a philosophical context.

La meticulosidad al contabilizar define al experto.

Meticulousness when recording defines the expert.

Noun phrase followed by preposition + infinitive.

Pese a lo difícil que es, hay que contabilizarlo.

Despite how difficult it is, it must be recorded.

Concessive 'pese a' + noun phrase.

Se contabilizan por miles los afectados por la crisis.

Those affected by the crisis are counted in the thousands.

Passive 'se' with 'por miles' construction.

Habiendo contabilizado el total, cerramos el ejercicio.

Having recorded the total, we closed the fiscal year.

Compound gerund 'habiendo contabilizado'.

Contabilizar tal magnitud de datos requiere IA.

Recording such a magnitude of data requires AI.

Infinitive as a subject.

La ley insta a contabilizar los activos intangibles.

The law urges to account for intangible assets.

Formal verb 'instar a'.

No cabe sino contabilizar cada pequeño avance.

There is nothing to do but record every small progress.

Formal 'no cabe sino' construction.

El perito debe contabilizar las mermas de producción.

The expert must account for production losses/shrinkage.

Highly specialized professional terminology.

ترکیب‌های رایج

contabilizar los gastos

contabilizar los votos

contabilizar las ventas

contabilizar las pérdidas

contabilizar el inventario

contabilizar las horas

contabilizar los ingresos

contabilizar los puntos

contabilizar los daños

contabilizar los activos

عبارات رایج

contabilizar por separado

— To record specific items in a different category or ledger.

Debemos contabilizar los gastos de viaje por separado.

sin contabilizar

— Items that have not yet been recorded in the books.

Todavía quedan muchas facturas sin contabilizar.

contabilizar a favor

— To record something as a benefit or positive entry.

Se contabilizaron tres puntos a favor del equipo local.

contabilizar como inversión

— To categorize a specific expense as a long-term asset.

Vamos a contabilizar este equipo como una inversión.

contabilizar en tiempo real

— To record data as soon as the event occurs.

El sistema contabiliza las visitas en tiempo real.

contabilizar manualmente

— To enter records by hand rather than using software.

Tuvimos que contabilizar todo manualmente por el fallo eléctrico.

contabilizar de forma automática

— To use automation for data recording.

La app permite contabilizar las calorías de forma automática.

contabilizar los resultados

— To record the final numbers of a process.

Es hora de contabilizar los resultados del experimento.

contabilizar la jornada

— To record the hours worked in a day.

Es obligatorio contabilizar la jornada laboral en España.

contabilizar debidamente

— To record something following all official rules.

Asegúrate de contabilizar debidamente todos los impuestos.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

contabilizar vs contar

Contar is for basic counting or storytelling; contabilizar is for formal recording.

contabilizar vs descontar

Descontar means to subtract or discount; contabilizar means to record/add to the books.

contabilizar vs contener

Contener means to contain; learners sometimes mix them up because of the 'con-' prefix.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"contabilizar los pollos antes de nacer"

— Similar to 'counting chickens before they hatch', though 'contar' is more common here, 'contabilizar' is used for ironic formal effect.

No contabilices los pollos antes de nacer, el contrato no está firmado.

informal/ironic

"llevar la contabilidad de"

— To keep track of someone's actions or mistakes (metaphorical).

Ella lleva la contabilidad de todos mis errores.

colloquial

"ajustar cuentas"

— To settle a score or resolve a conflict (related to accounting).

Mañana vamos a ajustar cuentas con el jefe.

informal

"pasar factura"

— When past actions have negative consequences (metaphorical accounting).

El estrés le está pasando factura a su salud.

neutral

"hacer cuentas"

— To do the math or reflect on a situation.

Haciendo cuentas, no nos conviene comprar esa casa.

neutral

"salir las cuentas"

— When the numbers add up or a plan makes sense.

Al final, no nos salen las cuentas para el viaje.

neutral

"borrón y cuenta nueva"

— To start over with a clean slate.

Olvidemos el pasado, borrón y cuenta nueva.

neutral

"por cuenta de"

— On behalf of or at the expense of.

La cena corre por cuenta de la empresa.

neutral

"darse cuenta"

— To realize something (very common, derived from counting).

Me di cuenta de que olvidé las llaves.

neutral

"tener en cuenta"

— To take into consideration.

Debes tener en cuenta el clima antes de salir.

neutral

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

contabilizar vs contar

Both mean 'to count' in English.

'Contar' is the general act of counting. 'Contabilizar' is the administrative act of recording that count.

Cuento mis dedos. Contabilizo mis impuestos.

contabilizar vs registrar

Both involve keeping records.

'Registrar' can be anything (names, events). 'Contabilizar' is specifically for numerical or financial data.

Registro mi nombre. Contabilizo mi salario.

contabilizar vs computar

Both involve numbers and systems.

'Computar' focuses on the calculation or inclusion in a total. 'Contabilizar' focuses on the entry in the books.

Computamos los años de trabajo. Contabilizamos los pagos mensuales.

contabilizar vs asentar

Both are accounting terms.

'Asentar' is the specific act of making an entry (un asiento). 'Contabilizar' is the broader process of accounting for something.

Debes asentar esta partida. El sistema debe contabilizar el gasto.

contabilizar vs numerar

Both involve numbers.

'Numerar' means to label things with numbers in order (1, 2, 3). 'Contabilizar' means to track their value or existence.

Numera las páginas. Contabiliza los gastos de impresión.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

Yo quiero + contabilizar + sustantivo

Yo quiero contabilizar mis puntos.

Hay que + contabilizar + sustantivo

Hay que contabilizar los gastos.

Se + contabilizan + sustantivo plural

Se contabilizan los votos ahora.

Es importante que + sujeto + contabilice + objeto

Es importante que el sistema contabilice todo.

Una vez + contabilizado + sustantivo...

Una vez contabilizado el stock, cerraremos.

No cabe sino + contabilizar...

No cabe sino contabilizar cada éxito.

Sujeto + ha logrado + contabilizar...

El equipo ha logrado contabilizar tres victorias.

Si + pluscuamperfecto + habría + contabilizado...

Si hubieras avisado, habríamos contabilizado el pago.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

contabilidad (accounting)

contador (accountant)

contabilización (the act of recording)

asiento contable (accounting entry)

فعل‌ها

contar (to count)

descontar (to discount)

recontar (to recount)

صفت‌ها

contable (accountable/related to accounting)

contabilizado (recorded)

incontable (uncountable)

مرتبط

cuenta (account/bill)

cuento (story)

cuantía (amount)

cómputo (computation)

recuento (recount)

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Common in professional, news, and administrative contexts. Rare in casual kitchen-table talk unless used ironically.

اشتباهات رایج

Yo contabilize los votos. → Yo contabilicé los votos.
In Spanish, 'z' changes to 'c' before 'e' or 'i'. The spelling 'contabilize' is an error influenced by English.
Voy a contabilizar una historia. → Voy a contar una historia.
'Contabilizar' is for numbers and records; 'contar' is for narrating stories.
Se contabiliza muchos errores. → Se contabilizan muchos errores.
In the passive 'se' construction, the verb must agree with the plural subject 'muchos errores'.
Contabilizar de los gastos. → Contabilizar los gastos.
'Contabilizar' is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'de' before its direct object.
Quiero contabilizar mis dedos. → Quiero contar mis dedos.
'Contabilizar' implies a formal record. Unless you are documenting your fingers in a medical ledger, use 'contar'.

نکات

Use in Business

In a Spanish business meeting, use 'contabilizar' instead of 'poner en la lista' to sound like an expert.

The Z-to-C Rule

Always remember: verbs ending in -izar change Z to C before E. Thus, 'contabilice' and 'contabilicé'.

Look for Numbers

If the sentence involves numbers, money, or stats, 'contabilizar' is likely the verb you need.

Word Family

Learn 'contabilidad' and 'contador' alongside 'contabilizar' to master the whole financial semantic field.

Electoral Vocabulary

Watch election coverage in Spanish to hear 'contabilizar' used in its most high-stakes context.

Avoid Overuse

Don't use it for everything. If you are just counting apples for a pie, stick with 'contar'.

News Keywords

When you hear 'se han contabilizado', get ready for a number or a statistic to follow.

The Ledger Link

Visualize a 'Table' (tab) in a 'Book' (libro) to remember con-TAB-i-li-zar.

Pair with 'Factura'

'Contabilizar facturas' is the most common professional phrase you will use.

Abstract Tallying

Try using it for non-physical things like 'contabilizar los errores' to sound more sophisticated.

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روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'CONTable' (accountant) using a 'LIZARd' (calculator) to 'contabilizar' the numbers. Or: 'CON-TAB-I-LI-ZAR' = 'Connecting Tables in a Ledger'.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a large, old-fashioned leather-bound ledger where a quill pen is carefully writing numbers into columns. This is the essence of 'contabilizar'.

شبکه واژگان

Dinero Facturas Votos Sistema Libros Empresa Puntos Registrar

چالش

Try to describe your monthly budget using the verb 'contabilizar' in at least three different tenses (present, preterite, and future).

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Spanish noun 'contable' (accountant), which comes from the verb 'contar' (to count). The root is the Latin 'computare'.

معنای اصلی: To calculate or compute using numbers.

Romance (Latin root).

بافت فرهنگی

No specific sensitivities, but ensure accuracy when using it in a legal or financial context as it implies formal truth.

In English, we often use 'to book' or 'to post' in accounting, which doesn't have a direct cognate in Spanish. 'Contabilizar' covers both.

The 'Plan General Contable' (The official accounting rulebook in Spain). 'La Contabilización de los Votos' (A common headline during Hispanic elections). Financial software like 'Contaplus' which is famous in Spain.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Accounting Office

¿Ya terminaste de contabilizar las facturas?
Hay un error al contabilizar el IVA.
Debemos contabilizar esto como un gasto.
El software no contabiliza bien los cobros.

Elections

Faltan por contabilizar los votos por correo.
Se han contabilizado todas las actas.
¿Cuándo terminarán de contabilizar?
Hubo problemas al contabilizar los resultados.

Sports

El árbitro debe contabilizar el tiempo extra.
Ha logrado contabilizar diez goles.
No se puede contabilizar ese punto.
Vamos a contabilizar las faltas.

Disaster Management

Se contabilizan miles de damnificados.
Es difícil contabilizar los daños materiales.
Estamos tratando de contabilizar a los desaparecidos.
Se han contabilizado diez edificios destruidos.

Personal Organization

Me gusta contabilizar mis gastos diarios.
Contabilizo las horas que paso en el gimnasio.
¿Cómo contabilizas tu tiempo libre?
Es bueno contabilizar lo que ahorramos.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"¿Cómo sueles contabilizar tus gastos personales cada mes?"

"¿Crees que es posible contabilizar la felicidad de una sociedad?"

"¿Qué sistema usas en tu trabajo para contabilizar el inventario?"

"¿Te parece que es difícil contabilizar los votos en una elección grande?"

"¿Alguna vez has olvidado contabilizar algo importante en tus impuestos?"

موضوعات نگارش

Escribe sobre la importancia de contabilizar los recursos naturales en el mundo actual.

Describe un día en la vida de un contador que tiene que contabilizar miles de transacciones.

¿Cómo ha cambiado la tecnología la forma en que logramos contabilizar los datos?

Reflexiona sobre si deberíamos contabilizar el tiempo que pasamos en redes sociales.

Imagina que eres un historiador intentando contabilizar los eventos de una guerra antigua.

سوالات متداول

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Sí, pero solo en un contexto formal o estadístico, como un censo o un recuento oficial de víctimas o asistentes. No se usa para contar amigos en una fiesta de forma casual.

'Registrar' es más general (puedes registrar un evento o un nombre). 'Contabilizar' se refiere específicamente a datos numéricos que afectan a una cuenta o estadística oficial.

Es un verbo regular, pero recuerda que en la primera persona del pretérito cambia la 'z' por 'c': 'yo contabilicé'.

Sí, es un término estándar en todo el mundo hispanohablante, especialmente en el ámbito profesional y en las noticias.

Sí, se puede 'contabilizar el tiempo' o 'contabilizar las horas', especialmente en contextos laborales como hojas de horas.

No, es un verbo transitivo. Sin embargo, se usa mucho con la 'se' pasiva (Se contabilizaron los votos).

Significa que algo (como una factura o un dato) aún no ha sido ingresado en el sistema o en los libros de contabilidad.

No, para historias se usa 'contar un cuento'. 'Contabilizar' solo se usa para datos numéricos.

El sustantivo principal es 'contabilidad' (accounting), pero también existe 'contabilización' (the act of recording).

Sí, es muy común en finanzas para indicar que una empresa ha registrado oficialmente que ha perdido dinero.

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