repito
/reh-PEE-toh/
I repeat
Repito means "I repeat."
repito(verb)
I repeat
?when saying something again
I say again
?for clarity
,I am repeating
?continuous action
📝 In Action
No te escuché bien, ¿lo repito?
A1I didn't hear you well, shall I repeat it?
Para que quede claro, repito mi dirección de correo electrónico.
A2Just to be clear, I repeat my email address.
Yo repito los ejercicios hasta que me salen perfectamente.
B1I repeat the exercises until they come out perfectly for me.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Yo' Form
'Repito' means 'I repeat' and is used when you are the one doing the action. It's the simplest way to talk about what you are doing right now.
Stem-Changing Verb (e → i)
In the present tense, the 'e' in the middle of 'repetir' changes to an 'i' in most forms (repito, repite), but not in the 'nosotros' or 'vosotros' forms (repetimos, repetís). This is a common pattern for 'ir' verbs.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "Using 'yo repeto'"
Correction: The correct form is 'yo repito'. Remember that the 'e' changes to an 'i' in the 'yo' form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Clarification
If someone asks you to clarify something, you can simply say, 'Sí, repito,' (Yes, I repeat) or 'Repito la frase' (I repeat the sentence).
Repito also means "I have a second helping."
repito(verb)
I have a second helping
?of food
I take seconds
?informal dining
📝 In Action
¿Quieres más paella? — Sí, por favor, repito.
B1Do you want more paella? — Yes, please, I'll have a second helping.
La sopa está tan deliciosa que repito sin dudarlo.
B2The soup is so delicious that I take seconds without hesitation.
💡 Grammar Points
No need for 'más'
In this context, saying 'repito' already implies you want 'more' food, so you don't need to add the word 'más' unless you want to specify the item.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: repito
Question 1 of 2
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a form of 'repetir' with the E→I stem change?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'repito' only used when I literally say something again?
No. While its main meaning is 'I say again,' you can use 'repito' for any action you perform again, like repeating an exercise or taking a second helping of food. It describes the repetition of an action.
What is the biggest difference between 'repito' and 'vuelvo a repetir'?
'Repito' is simpler and just means 'I repeat.' 'Vuelvo a repetir' (literally 'I return to repeat') emphasizes the act of doing something *again* and often implies a slight frustration or a need to stress the action.