Inklingo

reiterar

rray-teh-RAHRreiteˈɾaɾ

reiterar means to reiterate in Spanish (To say or do something again for emphasis.).

to reiterate

Also: to restate, to repeat
VerbB2regular arformal
A person speaking into a megaphone with multiple sets of repeating sound waves emerging from it.
gerundreiterando
past Participlereiterado
infinitivereiterar

📝 In Action

El director reiteró su compromiso con el proyecto.

B2

The director reiterated his commitment to the project.

Quisiera reiterar mi agradecimiento por su hospitalidad.

B2

I would like to restate my gratitude for your hospitality.

La empresa reiteró que no habrá cambios en los precios.

C1

The company repeated that there will be no changes in prices.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • reiterar el apoyoto reiterate support
  • reiterar una peticiónto repeat a request
  • reiterar la voluntadto restate one's will

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoreiterara
reiteraras
él/ella/ustedreiterara
nosotrosreiteráramos
vosotrosreiterarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesreiteraran

Present Subjunctive

yoreitere
reiteres
él/ella/ustedreitere
nosotrosreiteremos
vosotrosreiteréis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreiteren

Indicative

Preterite

yoreiteré
reiteraste
él/ella/ustedreiteró
nosotrosreiteramos
vosotrosreiterasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreiteraron

Imperfect

yoreiteraba
reiterabas
él/ella/ustedreiteraba
nosotrosreiterábamos
vosotrosreiterabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesreiteraban

Present

yoreitero
reiteras
él/ella/ustedreitera
nosotrosreiteramos
vosotrosreiteráis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreiteran

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "reiterar" in Spanish:

to reiterateto repeatto restate

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reiterar

Question 1 of 3

Which word is the best formal synonym for 'repetir' in a business email?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
reiteración(repetition)Noun
reiteradamente(repeatedly)Adverb
reiterativo(repetitive)Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'reiterare', which combines 're-' (again) and 'iterare' (to repeat). It shares the same root as the English word 'reiterate'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: réitérerItalian: reiterare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'reiterar' used more than 'repetir'?

No, 'repetir' is much more common in everyday conversation. 'Reiterar' is reserved for formal situations like speeches, legal documents, or formal emails.

Can I use 'reiterar' for a physical action?

Yes, but usually it's for actions that carry a message or intent, like 'reiterating a gesture of peace'. For simple physical repetition like doing a bicep curl, 'repetir' is better.

Does it have any stem changes?

No, 'reiterar' is completely regular. The 'ei' stays the same in all forms.