Spanish word

repaso

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈpaso/

Meaning

  • masculine nounreview

Example

Tengo que hacer un repaso para el examen mañana.

I have to do some review for the exam tomorrow.

Illustration for repaso (review)

More examples

Quiero dar un repaso antes de entregar el informe.

I want to give the report a once-over before submitting it.

Core concept

Short pre-test refresh of key points.

Common phrases

  • hacer un repaso

    do a review

  • dar un repaso

    give a once-over

Similar words

estudio: Studies material steadily over time to deepen understanding and consolidate memory.
revisión: Examines written material carefully to find mistakes, omissions, or inconsistencies.
práctica: Repeats practical tasks or drills to build skill, speed, and reliable execution.

Definition in Spanish

Revisión breve y concentrada de contenidos o tareas para comprobar errores o refrescar la memoria antes de una actividad.

Word origin

Derived from repasar (re- 'again' + pasar 'to pass over'), the noun repaso denotes a brief repetition aimed at checking for errors and recalling essentials.

Usage tips

  • Common everyday phrasing is hacer un repaso; using estudio instead signals longer, more systematic study rather than a quick check.

Other meanings

  • revisionnoun
  • checknoun

Opposites

Related words

  • repasarreviewverb
  • repasadoreviewedadjective

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