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    Repetían (en. They repeated)

    /repeˈtjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perform again an action or act done previously.
    The students repeated the lessons to prepare for the exam.
    Los estudiantes repetían las lecciones para prepararse para el examen.
    To say something again.
    She always repeated her name when introducing herself.
    Ella siempre repetía su nombre cuando se presentaba.
    To reproduce something, particularly in the context of music or art.
    The musicians repeated the song until they got it perfect.
    Los músicos repetían la canción hasta que les salía perfecta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'repetere', composed of the prefix 're-' which indicates repetition and 'petere' meaning 'to ask' or 'to seek'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    repeat history
    To do the same thing again that resulted in a problem in the past.
    repetir la historia
    repeat like a parrot
    To speak or repeat something without really understanding it.
    repetir como loro
    there’s no two without three
    If something happens twice, it will probably happen a third time.
    no hay dos sin tres

    Related Words

    repetition
    Action of repeating.
    repetición
    reiterate
    To repeat something emphatically.
    reiterar
    reproduction
    The act of producing something again.
    reproducción

    Slang Meanings

    To repeat an action without purpose.
    That gossip is so bad, don't repeat it.
    Ese chisme es tan malo, no lo repitas.
    To say something that has already been mentioned before.
    Stop repeating, we already understood.
    Deja de repetir, ya entendimos.