repite eso
/repite eso/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "repeat that" is repite eso.
You use this phrase to request that someone say something again because you did not hear or understand them. While repite eso is a direct way to make this request, you may often find that native speakers prefer more common alternatives such as ¿Puede repetir? or even the very short, informal ¿Cómo? to achieve the same goal.
What does it mean word for word?
repite is the imperative form of the verb repetir (to repeat) and eso means "that".
Which one should you use?
The form repite eso is a direct command. If you are speaking to a stranger, an elder or someone in a formal setting, you should use the polite form repita eso instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form repite eso uses the informal imperative (tú) command.
How do you pronounce it?
/repite eso/
Did you know?
- In some regions, instead of asking someone to repeat a phrase, people use the word mande, which literally means 'command'. It is a deeply rooted cultural habit of politeness, especially in Mexico.
- The Spanish word repetir shares the same Latin root as the English word 'repertory', referring to a stock of things that can be repeated or called upon.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying ¿Cómo? to ask for a repetition is not considered rude, whereas saying 'What?' in English can often sound aggressive or blunt.
Examples in context
- Perdón, repite eso, por favor.Sorry, repeat that, please.
- No te oí, repite eso.I didn't hear you, repeat that.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking in a noisy room.
- SofíaTengo una idea para el proyecto.I have an idea for the project.
- DanielLo siento, repite eso, por favor.I'm sorry, repeat that, please.
- SofíaDije que tengo una idea nueva.I said that I have a new idea.
- DanielAhora sí, Daniel te escucha.Now I do, Daniel hears you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
