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How to Say "they repeat" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “they repeat” is “vuelven” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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Two identical, cheerful bluebirds flying one after the other along a simple, curved path in the sky, suggesting a repeated action.

Examples

Si no estudian, vuelven a suspender el examen.

If they don't study, they will fail the exam again.

Los niños vuelven a preguntar por qué el cielo es azul.

The children are asking again why the sky is blue.

Expressing Repetition

The structure 'volver a + [another verb in its base form]' is the standard way to say 'to do something again' in Spanish.

Translating 'Again' Literally

Mistake: “Using 'otra vez' awkwardly: 'Ellos hacen otra vez el trabajo.'”

Correction: While 'otra vez' works, using 'vuelven a hacer el trabajo' is much more natural and common.

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