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“recite by heart” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/reθiˈtaɾ/

Example

Ella recitó un poema en clase.

She recited a poem by heart in class.

Illustration for recitar (recite by heart)

How to say “recite by heart” in Spanish

“Recite by heart” in Spanish is recitar.

Person reciting a poem from memory in front of others.

Full entry for recitar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with recitar

En la reunión de poesía, muchos autores recitaron sus textos en voz alta.

At the poetry gathering, many authors read their texts out loud.

Tips for using recitar

  • In speech, recitar signals presentation to listeners rather than casual reading, so it appears in performances, recitals, or classroom recitations.

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