sumarse
verb
1. to join, to add one's support + a
joining an activity, group, or cause
Common combinations
- sumarse a una causa — join a cause
- sumarse a una protesta — join a protest
- sumarse a un proyecto — join a project
- Muchos jóvenes se sumaron a la protesta.Many young people joined the protest.
- ¿Te sumas al viaje?Are you joining the trip?
- El alcalde se sumó a la campaña.The mayor joined the campaign.
2. to be added, to accumulate + a
being added to an existing amount or problem
Common combinations
- sumarse al precio — be added to the price
- sumarse a la deuda — be added to the debt
- sumarse a los gastos — be added to the expenses
- A la deuda se suman los intereses.Interest is added to the debt.
- Con la lluvia se sumó otro problema.Another problem was added because of the rain.
- En abril se sumaron cien euros a la cuenta.One hundred euros were added to the account in April.
Phrases with this word
sumarse al carro