reduplicar
verb
Senses
- 1.
to redouble
to double again or increase twofold
- 2.
to intensify
to strengthen or increase in intensity or effort
- 3.
to repeat
to say or do something again, especially to echo or recite
Examples
"Redupliqué mis esfuerzos para terminar el proyecto a tiempo."
I redoubled my efforts to finish the project on time.
"El equipo reduplica su determinación después de la derrota."
The team intensifies its determination after the defeat.
"En la poesía, el poeta reduplica las palabras para crear un efecto rítmico."
In poetry, the poet repeats words to create a rhythmic effect.
Usage
Reduplicar is a formal verb, more common in written Spanish or literary contexts. It can mean to increase by doubling, to intensify efforts or commitment, or to repeat (especially in linguistics or poetic language). Commonly used with abstract nouns like "esfuerzos" (efforts), "determinación" (determination), or "atención" (attention).
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