Math is one of the most complicated subjects for students, even more if it’s in another language, like Spanish. Many bilingual people find it complicated to think about math in their second language. So when it’s time to do math they do it in their mother tongue. Whatever makes it easier for them, right? But the truth is, when you’re learning a new language it’s important to know math as well.
Take for example the Spanish language. It’s a very beneficial language for kids. If your children are learning it, they probably love it. But for some it can get complicated at times, especially in terms of grammar, and then you add math to the formula? They can get overwhelmed and we don’t want it.
The first thing to solve math problems in Spanish is learning the basic math words and phrases in Spanish. Knowing the vocabulary is a huge step toward the right direction. Good news: TruFluency Kids is here to help them with that!
45 Spanish Math Words
- Mathematics / Math – Matemáticas / Mate
- Mathematics class / Math class – Clase de matemáticas / Clase de mate
- Numbers – Números
- Math problem – Problema matemático
- Mathematical formula – Fórmula matemática
- Mathematical operation – Operación matemática
- Addition / Sum – Suma
- To add – Sumar
- Plus – Más
- Plus sign – Signo más
- Subtraction – Resta
- To subtract – Restar
- Minus – Menos
- Minus sign – Signo menos
- Multiplication – Multiplicación
- To multiply – Multiplicar
- By – Por
- Multiplication sign – Signo de multiplicación
- Division – División
- To divide – Dividir
- Division symbol – Signo de división
- Fraction – Fracción
- Proper fractions – Fracciones propias
- Improper fractions – Fracciones impropias
- Mixed fractions – Fracciones mixtas
- Numerator – Numerador
- Denominator – Denominador
- Square root – Raíz cuadrada
- Algebra – Álgebra
- Calculus – Cálculo
- To calculate – Calcular
- Equation – Ecuación
- Equal to – Igual a
- Total – Total
- Calculator – Calculadora
- To count – Contar
- Percentage – Porcentaje
- Roman numerals – Números romanos
- Ordinal numbers – Números ordinales
- Cardinal numbers – Números cardinales
- Positive numbers – Números positivos
- Negative numbers – Números negativos
- Prime number – Número primo
- Times tables – Tablas de multiplicar
- Half – Mitad
20 Spanish Geometry Words
Geometry is a branch of mathematics and many kids study it in school. So, here are some basic words about geometry in Spanish.
- Geometry – Geometría
- Angle – Ángulo
- Height – Altura
- Width – Ancho
- Length – Longitud
- Circumference – Circunferencia
- Diameter – Diámetro
- Radius – Radio
- Perimeter – Perímetro
- Area – Área
- Volume – Volumen
- Geometric Figure – Figura geométrica
- Triangle – Triángulo
- Square – Cuadrado
- Circle – Círculo
- Cono – Cone
- Cylinder – Cilindro
- Cube – Cubo
- Sphere – Esfera
- Pair of compasses / Compass – Compás
Math Phrases in Spanish
Here are some phrases in Spanish your kids might hear at school during math class.
- Let’s count from one to ten. / Vamos a contar del uno al diez.
- Use your fingers to count. / Usa tus dedos para contar.
- We’re going to learn to add. / Vamos a aprender a sumar.
- Time to learn the times tables. / Hora de aprender las tablas de multiplicar.
- There will be many math problems on the exam, so study very well. / En el examen van a venir varios problemas matemáticos, así que estudien muy bien.
- How much is five plus five? / ¿Cuánto es cinco más cinco?
- How much is a hundred minus fifty? / ¿Cuánto es cien menos cincuenta?
- Divide four by eight. / Dividan cuatro entre ocho.
- What’s twelve divided by four? / ¿Cuánto es doce entre cuatro? Or ¿cuánto es doce dividido entre cuatro?
- Two times five? / ¿Dos por cinco?
- Please, tell me the nine times table. / Por favor, dígame la tabla del nueve.
- You can’t use a calculator on the exam. / No pueden usar calculadora en el examen.
- Nineteen plus thirty is equal to… / Diecinueve más treinta es igual a…
- What’s the square root of three? / ¿Cuál es la raíz cuadrada de tres?
We also have a blog about numbers in Spanish, so your kids can learn to count in Spanish.
Add to Your Kids’ Spanish Education with TruFluency Kids
Now your kid can learn the most important vocabulary to succeed in their math classes in Spanish. But now they have to put it into practice. They must speak using the words above and learn the correct pronunciation.
That way they’ll be able to think about math in Spanish and solve math problems in Spanish more easily. They’ll also be able to participate in class.
If you’re wondering where they can practice their new Spanish math vocabulary, we’re here to help! TruFluency Kids offer Spanish lessons based on the Bellieu Method. It consists of speaking using what you’ve learned.
That way the new knowledge will stick to their brains and won’t forget it. That’s why we have speaking time in every lesson.
And we not only teach math vocabulary, but also other words and phrases for all kinds of situations. You can be sure your kids will learn useful things for the real world.
Plus, it won’t be boring, because we teach through games, crafting, songs and all kinds of activities in Spanish.
To make it easier for you, all our classes are completely online and we have flexible schedules.
Sign up to the next 4-week session and add the best school to your children’s Spanish education, or you can take a trial class now!
