repita después de mí
/repita despwes de mi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "repeat after me" is translated into Spanish as repita después de mí.
A request for someone to say the same words that the speaker has just said.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of repita (repeat), después (after), de (of) and mí (me).
Which one should you use?
The phrase Repite lo que digo can also be used to mean "repeat after me."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
repita después de mí is a formal way to say "repeat after me" and uses the formal usted imperative. This makes it appropriate for professional settings or for a teacher addressing a student. In contrast, repite lo que digo is an informal way to say "repeat after me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes based on who you are addressing. Use repite después de mí when speaking to a single person in an informal or familiar context, such as a friend or a child. Use repitan después de mí when addressing a group of two or more people.
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, the formal repita might be used even with children to instill a sense of discipline and respect in a formal school setting.
- The word después comes from the Vulgar Latin dē post, which literally combines 'from' and 'after'.
- Spanish has a distinct way of handling 'repetition' through the verb repetir, which is a stem-changing verb where the 'e' shifts to 'i'.
Examples in context
- Repita después de mí, por favor.Please repeat after me.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase repita después de mí.Tatoeba #2033347 by marcelostockle, translation #250839 by CK
- Repita después de mí: 'Mi nombre es María'.Repeat after me: 'My name is Maria'.
- Repite lo que digo: 'Me encanta bailar'.Repeat after me: 'I love to dance'.
- Repita después de mí la palabra.Repeat the word after me.
- Escuche bien y repita después de mí.Listen well and repeat after me.
Example conversation
A language teacher is helping a student with pronunciation.
- SofíaJavier, repita después de mí: hola.Javier, repeat after me: hello.
- JavierHola.Hello.
- SofíaMuy bien. Ahora diga: buenos días.Very good. Now say: good morning.
- JavierBuenos días, Sofía.Good morning, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, después, mí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
