Spanish Conversation · Level 170
15 words
Spanish word
repasar
Pronunciation
IPA/repaˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbreview
Example
Tengo que repasar para el examen.
I have to review for the exam.
More examples
Antes de la reunión quiero repasar los puntos clave.
Before the meeting I want to review the key points.
Core concept
Rehearsal of a presentation to smooth delivery.
Common phrases
repasar vocabulario
review vocabulary
repasar para el examen
review for the exam
Similar words
practicar: Practices tasks or dialogues repeatedly to improve skill and fluency.
estudiar: Studies course materials and exercises to learn concepts and facts.
revisar: Examines documents or work to find and fix mistakes or missing items.
ensayar: Rehearses a speech or act by repeating its full run to refine timing and delivery.
Definition in Spanish
Practicar de nuevo una presentación, una explicación o un texto para mejorar la ejecución o la comprensión.
Word origin
From re- 'again' + pasar 'to pass, go through', originally 'pass again' and extended to 'go over or rehearse'.
Usage tips
- Repasar commonly means rehearsing aloud for a presentation as well as studying for a test, and it often appears with para when used as repasar para el examen.