Desglosa

Desglosa is the present tense form of the Spanish verb desglosar, which means to break down or to itemize something into its parts. It is used when detailing a total by listing its components, such as costs, data, or steps. The form desglosa can function as the third person singular present indicative (él/ella/usted desglosa) and, in the imperative, as the tú command form (desglosa).

In practical use, desglosar appears in accounting, budgeting, and reporting to indicate that a figure has been separated into specific items. Examples include “El informe desglosa los gastos por concepto” or “Desglosa cada ítem del presupuesto para mayor claridad.” The noun desglose refers to the breakdown or itemization itself, as in “el desglose de gastos.”

Etymology and related terms: desglosar derives from des- (a.prefix indicating separation or removal) and glosar (to gloss or explain), with glosa meaning an explanatory note. The verb is commonly paired with nouns such as gasto, costo, presupuesto or ingresos to indicate a detailed breakdown. Related verbs include detallar, descomponer or desagregar, which can express similar nuances in different contexts.

See also: desglose, desglosado, desglosable. Desglosa is widely used in Spanish-speaking business, administration, and research contexts to present transparent, itemized information.