repito
/repito/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I repeat" is translated into Spanish as repito.
This phrase is used to introduce a statement that the speaker is saying again for clarity or emphasis.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form repito is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb repetir.
How do you pronounce it?
/repito/
Did you know?
- In the context of food, repetir does not mean to say something again, but to have a second serving of a dish.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying repito during a formal speech can be seen as slightly aggressive or condescending, as it implies the listener was not paying attention.
- The verb repetir is a cognate of the English word 'repetition', but it also shares a root with 'petition', as both involve the act of asking or requesting something again.
Examples in context
- Lo digo y lo repito, que el mundo no es más que un rebaño de ovejas.I repeat it, and say that the world is but a flock of sheep.Tatoeba #4151450 by Leono, translation #1366385 by sacredceltic
- Repito, necesitamos los informes antes del juevesI repeat, we need the reports before Thursday
- Digo de nuevo, ¿vienes a la fiesta mañana?I repeat, are you coming to the party tomorrow?
- Te repito, no olvides traer el pastel para el cumpleañosI repeat, don't forget to bring the cake for the birthday
- Repito, no quiero ir a esa fiesta.I repeat, I don't want to go to that party.
- Lo repito para que quede claro.I repeat it so that it is clear.
Example conversation
Daniel is giving Elena instructions for a task.
- DanielTienes que limpiar la cocina primero.You have to clean the kitchen first.
- Elena¿Dijiste la cocina o el baño?Did you say the kitchen or the bathroom?
- DanielRepito, la cocina es lo más importante.I repeat, the kitchen is the most important thing.
- ElenaEstá bien, Daniel, lo haré ahora.All right, Daniel, I'll do it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
