enumerate

From Latin enumerare, from e- (out) + numerare (to count, number), from numerus (number).

VERB (1)

[/ɪˈnuːməreɪt/^en-US] [/ɪˈnjuːməreɪt/^en-GB]

enumerar direct_cognategeneralformal / contar generalnumerical / listar generalsequential / detallar descriptivesequential / numerar formalnumericalsequential

Synonyms count generalnumerical , number formalnumerical , list generalsequential , itemize formaldetailedsequential , detail descriptivesequential , tally informalcounting , recount narrativesequential

Antonyms omit listing_context , disregard general_context , estimate numerical_context , lump together grouping_context , generalize broadening_contextconceptual , summarize condensation_context

The English word "enumerate" carries two primary meanings: to count items one by one, or to list them item by item. In Inglés, several verbs can convey this concept, with different nuances in formality and usage. The most direct and versatile translation, and a common cognate, is enumerar. This verb closely matches the formal register of "enumerate" in English and can be used for both the act of counting things individually and listing them sequentially. When the primary focus is on **counting** or ascertaining the total number of items, the more common and general verb to use is contar. This is a less formal option than enumerar and is used in everyday contexts for simple counting. For the sense of **listing** or itemizing things one by one, listar is the most common and general translation. Similar to contar, it is less formal than enumerar and suitable for creating lists of any kind. If the act of enumeration involves providing **detailed information** or describing items thoroughly, detallar is an appropriate choice. This verb emphasizes the descriptive and thorough aspect of the listing process. Finally, numerar is used specifically when the action involves **assigning numbers** to items or putting them into a numbered order. It implies an act of sequencing or cataloging by assigning numerical identifiers, often in more formal or technical contexts.

past_participle	past_tense	present_participle	third_person_singular_present
enumerated	enumerated	enumerating	enumerates

Es importante enumerar todos los riesgos antes de tomar una decisión. — It is important to enumerate all the risks before making a decision.
El censo enumera la población de cada ciudad. — The census enumerates the population of each city.
Por favor, cuente el dinero con cuidado. — Please count the money carefully.
No pudimos contar a todas las personas presentes. — We couldn't count all the people present.
Necesito listar los ingredientes para la receta. — I need to list the ingredients for the recipe.
La secretaria listó los nombres de los asistentes. — The secretary listed the names of the attendees.
El informe detalla cada paso del proceso. — The report details each step of the process.
¿Podría detallar los motivos de su queja? — Could you detail the reasons for your complaint?
Debe numerar las páginas del documento. — You must number the pages of the document.
Las secciones están numeradas del 1 al 10. — The sections are numbered from 1 to 10.

register: formal