Replicaba (en. Replied)

/repli'kaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a replica or response to something said or done.
He replied sarcastically to every remark.
Él replicaba con sarcasmo a cada observación.
To repeat something that has already been said or done.
She precisely replicated the teacher's instructions.
Ella replicaba las instrucciones del profesor con precisión.
To respond in the opposite direction of what is stated.
The lawyer responded to the accusations during the trial.
El abogado replicaba a las acusaciones durante el juicio.

Etymology

From Latin 'replicare', which means 'to reply' or 'to fold back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

replicate the move
To respond in a similar manner to a previous action.
replicar la jugada
there are no replicas
It indicates that responses or replicas are not allowed.
no hay réplicas

Related Words

replica
Copy or reply to something, especially in a debate.
réplica
responder
Person who responds or replies in a conversation or debate.
respondedor
response
Response given to a question or statement.
contestación

Slang Meanings

To rebut with irony.
In the discussion, her reply was very sarcastic.
En la discusión, su replicaba era muy sarcástica.
To respond in a derogatory tone.
When he was asked, his response was quite offensive.
Cuando le preguntaron, su replicaba fue bastante ofensiva.