Repasar (en. Review)

/re.paˈsaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Review or study something in order to retain it or understand it better.
I am going to review the lessons before the exam.
Voy a repasar las lecciones antes del examen.
Review the acquired knowledge to ensure that it is understood.
It is important to review what has been learned so as not to forget it.
Es importante repasar lo aprendido para no olvidarlo.
Make a review of something, like a paper or a project.
I need to review the report before sending it.
Necesito repasar el informe antes de enviarlo.

Etymology

From the prefix 're-' which indicates repetition and 'pasar', which means to cross or go from one place to another.

Common Phrases and Expressions

review concepts
Review the learned concepts.
repasar conceptos
review the material
Study the content for an exam.
repasar el material
review for the exam
Prepare by reviewing what has been learned.
repasar para el examen

Related Words

exam
Evaluation of knowledge.
examen
study
Action of learning or reviewing information.
estudio
lesson
Part of the content that is taught or studied.
lección

Slang Meanings

Review to the maximum
I have to review to the maximum for the final exam.
Tengo que repasar al máximo para el examen final.
Take a look
I am going to take a look at my notes to review.
Voy a echar un vistazo a mis notas para repasar.