recitar
“recitar” means “to recite” in Spanish (saying something aloud from memory).
to recite
Also: to read aloud
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El niño aprendió a recitar el alfabeto muy rápido.
A1The boy learned to recite the alphabet very quickly.
Ella va a recitar un poema de amor en la boda.
B1She is going to recite a love poem at the wedding.
El actor recitó sus líneas con mucha emoción.
B2The actor recited his lines with a lot of emotion.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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If a student says a poem from memory in class, which verb fits best?
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From the Latin word 'recitare', meaning 'to read out' or 'to call out names from a list'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'recitar' always mean it's from memory?
Usually, yes. It implies you have learned the text or are performing it with a specific cadence, though it can occasionally refer to reading a formal list aloud.
Is 'recitar' used for music?
Not for singing, but the noun 'recital' is used for a musical performance or a poetry reading.
Is this verb regular?
Yes, 'recitar' is a completely regular -ar verb in all tenses.