sum
nounThe result of adding numbers together.
- soma
Conta is a calculation; soma specifically names addition or its result.
The sum of these amounts is one hundred.
A soma desses valores é cem.
sum
nounAn arithmetic operation used to work out an amount.
- conta
Soma is specifically addition or its result; conta can mean an arithmetic calculation more generally.
I did the calculation twice to check.
Fiz a conta duas vezes para conferir.
That calculation is wrong.
Essa conta está errada.
Soma is specifically addition or its result; conta can mean an arithmetic calculation more generally.
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