revisa
“revisa” means “checks” in Spanish (He/She/You check (present tense)).
checks, reviews
Also: Check!, examines
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El profesor siempre revisa los ensayos cuidadosamente.
A1The professor always checks the essays carefully.
Usted revisa el contrato antes de firmarlo, ¿verdad?
A2You review the contract before signing it, right?
¡Revisa tu correo; te envié los detalles!
A1Check your email; I sent you the details!
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: revisa
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'revisa' as an informal command?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *revisāre*, which is a combination of *re-* (meaning 'again' or 'back') and *visāre* (meaning 'to look at'). So, the word literally means 'to look at again,' perfectly capturing the idea of reviewing or checking.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'revisa' instead of 'revisar'?
'Revisar' is the basic, untouched verb (the infinitive, meaning 'to check'). You use 'revisa' when you are talking about what 'he,' 'she,' or the formal 'you' (usted) does right now, or when giving an informal command to 'you' (tú).