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Spanish word
repetitivo
Pronunciation
IPA/repetiˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiverepetitive
Example
El ejercicio es repetitivo, pero ayuda a aprender.
The exercise is repetitive, but it helps with learning.
More examples
Mi trabajo es repetitivo, pero me permite mejorar mis habilidades.
My job is monotonous, but it allows me to improve my skills.
Core concept
A repeated loop of the same action.
Common phrases
trabajo repetitivo
monotonous job
patrón repetitivo
repetitive pattern
sonido repetitivo
repetitive sound
Similar words
monótono: Shows little variation, remaining steady in tone or rhythm.
aburrido: Feels uninteresting or dull, failing to hold attention.
rutinario: Follows a fixed, habitual sequence often done the same way.
mecánico: Acts automatically and unthinkingly, like a machine.
Definition in Spanish
Que describe algo caracterizado por la repetición frecuente de acciones, sonidos o tareas.
Word origin
From Latin repetitus, the past participle of repetere (re- "again" + petere "seek"), it entered Spanish as an adjective for things characterized by frequent repetition.
Usage tips
- Usually applied to tasks, exercises, or sounds rather than to people's character, so speakers often soften it with phrases like 'un poco repetitivo' or 'me resulta repetitivo'.
Other meanings
- monotonousadjective
Related words
- repeticiónrepetitionnoun
- repetirrepeatverb
- repetidamenterepeatedlyadverb