repite
/reh-PEE-teh/
repeats
When he, she, or it "repeats" an action, we use repite.
repite(verb)
repeats
?He/She/It repeats
,is repeating
?He/She/It is repeating right now
says again
?clarification or practice
📝 In Action
Mi hermano repite siempre la misma historia.
A1My brother always repeats the same story.
La televisión repite el anuncio cada cinco minutos.
A2The TV repeats the commercial every five minutes.
¿Usted repite el curso porque quiere mejorar la nota?
B1Are you repeating the course because you want to improve your grade?
💡 Grammar Points
Stem-Changing Verb
The verb repetir changes its middle vowel from 'e' to 'i' in most forms, including 'repite'. This is a common pattern for verbs ending in -ir.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
Remember that 'repite' can refer to a third person (he/she/it) OR the formal 'you' (usted). Context usually makes it clear who is doing the repeating.
Repite is the informal command telling someone to "Repeat!"
📝 In Action
¡Repite conmigo: 'Yo tengo un gato'!
A1Repeat with me: 'I have a cat'!
No te escuché bien, repite por favor.
A2I didn't hear you well, repeat please.
💡 Grammar Points
Informal Command (Tú)
This form ('repite') is the positive command used when speaking to a friend or someone you address informally (tú). It usually matches the third-person present tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Commands
Mistake: "Using *¡Repita!* when speaking to a friend (tú)."
Correction: Use *¡Repite!* for friends (tú). *¡Repita!* is reserved for formal situations (usted).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: repite
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'repite' as a direct command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'repite' have an 'i' instead of an 'e' like the infinitive 'repetir'?
This is because *repetir* is a stem-changing verb. In many conjugations, the 'e' in the middle of the verb changes to an 'i' (e > i) when it's stressed, which is why we say 'repite' and not 'repete'.
How do I make the negative command (Don't repeat!)?
To tell a friend (tú) *not* to repeat something, you switch to the special command form (subjunctive) and add 'no': *¡No repitas!*