re
/reh/
D
The word 're' refers to the musical note D.
📝 In Action
El violín estaba afinado en la nota re.
B1The violin was tuned to the note D.
Do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si son las siete notas musicales.
A2C, D, E, F, G, A, B are the seven musical notes.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though it refers to a note, 're' always uses the masculine article: 'el re'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Solfège System
Spanish uses the solfège system (Do, Re, Mi) instead of the letter system (C, D, E) when naming notes in conversation.
As an intensifier, 're' means 'very'.
📝 In Action
La película estuvo rebuena, la tienes que ver.
B2The movie was super good, you have to see it.
Llegamos retarde a la reunión.
B2We arrived really late to the meeting.
Ese examen fue resencillo.
B2That test was very simple (super easy).
💡 Grammar Points
Intensifier Placement
'Re' is usually attached directly before an adjective or an adverb to increase its intensity, making it stronger.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Re' Formally
Mistake: "Usar 're' en un ensayo universitario: 'La economía está recaída'."
Correction: Use 'muy' or 'extremadamente' in formal settings: 'La economía está muy caída'. 'Re' is only for casual chat.
⭐ Usage Tips
Informal Slang
This usage is highly regional and informal. Using it sounds native and casual, but save it for conversations with friends, not your boss.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: re
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 're' as an intensifier?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 're' the same as 'muy'?
They both mean 'very,' but 'muy' is neutral and universally accepted, while 're' is informal slang used primarily in casual conversation and is more common in Latin America.
Can I use 're' with any word?
'Re' is usually only attached to adjectives (like 'bueno') and adverbs (like 'tarde') to intensify them. You wouldn't use it with nouns or verbs alone.