Repetía (en. Repeated)

/repeˈti.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To do something again or several times.
She repeated the same story every time we saw her.
Ella repetía la misma historia cada vez que la veíamos.
To say or write something again.
The teacher repeated the instructions to ensure everyone understood.
El profesor repetía las instrucciones para asegurarse de que todos entendieran.
To reproduce a sound or an action.
The boy repeated the words his father said.
El niño repetía las palabras que su padre decía.

Etymology

From Latin 'repetere', which means to ask again or repeat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

repeat history
To do or recount something that has already happened before.
repetir la historia
retake a test
To present an evaluation again.
repetir un examen
retake the class
To attend an educational course again.
repetir la clase

Related Words

repetition
Action of repeating something.
repetición
reiterate
To say or do something again.
reiterar
reproduction
Action of reproducing something.
reproducción

Slang Meanings

To do something in a redundant manner.
That gossip gets repeated a thousand times.
Ese chisme lo repiten mil veces.
To repeat a phrase or lyrics in a humorous context.
I'm so tired that I can only repeat 'I can't go on'.
Estoy tan cansado, que solo puedo repetir 'no puedo más'.