repetición
/repetiˈθjon/
The English phrase 'replay' can be translated into Spanish as repetición.
The noun repetición refers to the act of replaying something, such as a video or a sports highlight. If you wish to express the action of replaying or repeating something, use the verb repetir.
Meaning: To play again (verb)
Which one should you use?
While repetición means the act of replaying a video, partido de desempate is the specific term used for a match that is played again to break a tie. Other terms for a replayed match include partido postergado.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of replaying or repeating, use the verb repetir. To refer to the act of replaying something, use the noun repetición.
How do you pronounce it?
/repetiˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, repetir is used in school contexts to describe failing a grade. A student who has to repetir el curso is replaying the entire school year.
- The noun repetición shares its Latin roots with the English word 'petition', as both stem from the verb 'petere' meaning 'to seek' or 'to go towards'.
- In Spanish sports broadcasting, the phrase repetición inmediata is used for an instant replay. It literally means 'immediate repetition' rather than referring to the act of playing again.
Examples in context
- El árbitro solicitó una repetición para tomar una decisión más precisa.The referee requested a replay to make a more accurate decision.
- El equipo perdedor quiere volver a jugar para tener la oportunidad de ganar.The losing team wants to replay to have a chance at winning.
- ¿Quieres repetir esa escena de la película?Do you want to replay that movie scene?
- ¿Podemos repetir esa escena? No pude leer todos los subtítulos.Can we replay that scene? I couldn't read all the subtitles.
- El entrenador pidió ver el video replay para tomar una decisión justa.The coach asked to watch the video replay to make a fair decision.
- Pulsa el botón de repetir para volver a ver el video.Press the replay button to watch the video again.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a soccer match on TV.
- Mateo¡Fue un gol increíble!That was an incredible goal!
- LucíaSí, espero que pongan la repetición.Yes, I hope they show the replay.
- MateoMira, ahí comienza la repetición.Look, here comes the replay.
- LucíaAhora se ve claramente el toque.Now the touch is clearly visible.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry repetición, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries repetición, CC BY-SA 4.0.
