repetido
“repetido” means “repeated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
repeated
Also: frequent
📝 In Action
Es un error muy repetido en el examen.
A1It is a very repeated error in the exam.
He escuchado ese nombre repetidas veces.
A2I have heard that name many times (repeatedly).
El mensaje fue repetido por la radio.
B1The message was repeated by the radio.
duplicate
Also: extra
📝 In Action
Tengo este cromo repetido, ¿quieres cambiarlo?
B1I have this sticker repeated (a duplicate), do you want to trade it?
No compres ese libro, ya lo tenemos repetido en casa.
B1Don't buy that book, we already have a duplicate at home.
Dame tus repetidos y yo te doy los míos.
B2Give me your duplicates and I'll give you mine.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'repetir', which comes from the Latin 'repetere', meaning 'to strike again' or 'to seek again'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'repetido' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both! It is the past participle of 'repetir' (used in compound tenses), but it is very frequently used as an adjective to describe things that are duplicates or happen multiple times.
What is the difference between 'repetido' and 'repetitivo'?
'Repetido' usually means something has happened again or is a duplicate. 'Repetitivo' describes something that is boring or characterized by constant repetition, like a 'repetitive task'.
Can I use 'repetido' for food that makes me burp?
Yes! In informal Spanish, when food (like garlic) sits heavy and you keep tasting it later, you can say the food is 'repetido' or that it 'se repite'.