Repaso (en. Review)
/reˈpaso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Review or examination of what has been studied.
We did a review before the final exam.
Hicimos un repaso antes del examen final.
Summary or synthesis of a topic.
The teacher gave us a review of the previous lesson.
El profesor nos dio un repaso de la lección anterior.
Review activity to consolidate knowledge.
The review of the exercises helped me understand the topic better.
El repaso de los ejercicios me ayudó a entender mejor el tema.
Etymology
From the verb 'repasar', which means to go over something again.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a review
To conduct a quick review or assessment.
dar un repaso
general review
Extensive review of a topic or body of knowledge.
repaso general
last-minute review
Quick and sudden review before an exam or event.
repaso de última hora
Related Words
repasar
Verb that means to review or study something again.
repasar
study
Activity dedicated to learning or understanding a topic.
estudio
assessment
Process of determining or judging knowledge or skills.
evaluación
Slang Meanings
To be up to date in studies.
I have to do a review so I won’t fail the exams.
Tengo que hacer un repaso para no caer en los exámenes.
To make a last effort before a test.
I’m going to give myself a review tonight for tomorrow’s exam.
Voy a darme un repaso esta noche para el examen de mañana.