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repetición

repetition

noun rreh-peh-tee-SYOHN Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

repeat (broadcast)

Usage Note

Repetición covers both the abstract concept of repetition and concrete instances such as a repeated broadcast or a music replay. In sports commentary repetición (or repetición instantánea) is used for a replay/replay footage. The verb repetir is also used at the table to ask for a second helping, making repetición occasionally ambiguous in context.

Examples

"La repetición de errores frustraba al profesor."

Natural Translation

The repetition of mistakes frustrated the teacher.

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