recitar

Definitions of recitar
  1. verb
    repeat aloud from memory
    synonyms: narrar
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    deletrear
    orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
    contar, decir
    recite or repeat a fixed text
    decir de carrerilla, ensartar
    recite volubly or extravagantly
    contar
    name or recite the numbers in ascending order
    hacer la cuenta atrás
    count backwards; before detonating a bomb, for example
    type of:
    hacer eco, reiterar, repetir, resonar
    to say again or imitate
  2. verb
    recite volubly or extravagantly
    synonyms: decir de carrerilla, ensartar
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    type of:
    narrar
    repeat aloud from memory
  3. verb
    narrate or give a detailed account of
    synonyms: decir, narrar
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    types:
    relatar
    give an account of
    type of:
    comunicar, informar
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  4. verb
    render verbally, "recite a poem"
    synonyms: narrar
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    type of:
    recrear
    create anew
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