Repetición (en. Repetition)

/repeˈtiθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of doing something again.
The repetition of the lesson helped the students understand better.
La repetición de la lección ayudó a los estudiantes a entender mejor.
Copy or reiteration of something.
The teacher requested a repetition of the activity for those who could not attend.
El profesor pidió una repetición de la actividad para los que no pudieron asistir.
Repetition of a work or presentation.
The repetition of the play was well received by the audience.
La repetición de la obra fue bien recibida por el público.

Etymology

From the Latin 'repetitio', -onis, meaning 'the action of repeating'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

repetition of history
Situation in which events similar to those of the past occur.
repetición de la historia
to give a repetition
To explain or show something again for greater clarity.
dar una repetición
repetition to infinity
Action of repeating something without ceasing.
repetición al infinito

Related Words

to repeat
To do or say something again.
repetir
to reiterate
To say something anew or several times.
reiterar
to duplicate
To do something twice or in double quantity.
duplicar

Slang Meanings

To repeat something in a party or fun context.
Let's play a repetition of the music so everyone can dance again.
Vamos a dar una repetición de la música para que todos bailen de nuevo.