Repite (en. Repeat)

/reˈpite/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To do something again that has been done before.
The teacher asked him to repeat the explanation.
El profesor le pidió que repitiera la explicación.
To say something again.
If you didn't understand, repeat what I said.
Si no entendiste, repite lo que dije.
To reproduce an action or an event.
He always repeats his performance in every presentation.
Siempre repite su actuación en cada presentación.

Etymology

From the Latin 'repetere', which means to take or do again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

repeat after me
it is used to ask someone to say something the same as oneself.
repite después de mí
don't repeat the same thing
it indicates that redundancy should be avoided.
no repitas lo mismo
say it out loud again
suggestion to say something more clearly.
repítelo en voz alta

Related Words

repeat
To do or say something again.
repetir
repetition
The action of repeating.
repetición
repeated
That has been done or said more than once.
repetido

Slang Meanings

To repeat something annoying or boring.
You've already told that before, don't repeat it.
Eso ya lo contaste antes, no lo repitas.
To reiterate a complaint or claim.
I'm not going to repeat it, I've said it a thousand times.
No voy a repetirlo, ya lo dije mil veces.