reanudar
“reanudar” means “to resume” in Spanish (starting an activity again after a pause).
to resume
Also: to restart, to pick up
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Vamos a reanudar la reunión en diez minutos.
A2We are going to resume the meeting in ten minutes.
El árbitro decidió reanudar el partido cuando dejó de llover.
B1The referee decided to restart the match when it stopped raining.
Tras las vacaciones, la empresa reanudó su actividad habitual.
B2After the holidays, the company resumed its usual activity.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "reanudar" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: reanudar
Question 1 of 3
If a meeting was paused for lunch, how do you say 'We are resuming the meeting'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the prefix 're-' (again) and the verb 'anudar' (to tie a knot), coming from Latin 'annodare'. It literally means to 'tie back together' the threads of an activity that was broken or interrupted.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reanudar' used for computer restarts?
No, for electronic devices, we usually use 'reiniciar'. 'Reanudar' is for actions, processes, or journeys.
Can I use 'reanudar' to mean 'to summarize'?
No. This is a common mistake for English speakers. 'To summarize' is 'resumir'. 'Reanudar' only means to start something again.
Is 'retomar' the same as 'reanudar'?
They are very similar. 'Retomar' is like 'to take back up,' often used for themes or topics, while 'reanudar' is used more for formal events and scheduled activities.