sintetiza

Sintetiza is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb sintetizar, meaning to synthesize. It is also the affirmative tú command form, used when giving a direct instruction to someone familiar. In general, it denotes the act of combining elements to form a new whole, whether in a physical, chemical, or conceptual sense.

Etymology and form: the verb sintetizar derives from síntesis (synthesis) and follows the regular -ar verb conjugation pattern in Spanish. The noun síntesis itself comes from Greek synthesis, from syn- “together” and thesis “placing, arranging.” Understanding sintetizar helps explain related terms such as síntesis, sintético, and síntesis.

Usage and context: in scientific writing, sintetiza is used to describe processes that build complex substances from simpler components, as in “el investigador sintetiza un compuesto químico.” In other domains, it can mean creating a unified interpretation or summary from various ideas, e.g., “la teoría sintetiza ideas divergentes.” In everyday language, it may appear in practical instructions: “sintetiza los datos y presenta un resumen.” The form demonstrates Spanish’s capability to express both concrete production and abstract consolidation through a common root.