Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
réplica
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈreplika/
Meaning
- feminine nounreply
Example
Ella dio una réplica rápida.
She gave a quick reply.
More examples
Tras el comentario, ella respondió con una réplica irónica.
After the comment, she responded with an ironic reply.
Core concept
A short verbal comeback or counterargument to someone else's statement.
Common phrases
una réplica breve
a brief reply
esperar una réplica
wait for a reply
una réplica irónica
an ironic reply
Similar words
respuesta: Direct spoken answer that responds to a question.
contestación: Spoken reply that answers another person's remark or claim.
Definition in Spanish
Contestación dirigida a una intervención ajena, especialmente en la conversación oral; puede ser breve o constituir un contraargumento.
Word origin
Réplica comes from Latin replicāre 'fold back' through replicar and names a returned speech used to answer or counter an intervention.
Usage tips
- Compared with respuesta, réplica often implies a sharper or more argumentative response and is common in debates and legal exchanges.