reproducir
verbUpper-intermediate
What does “reproducir” mean in English?
to reproduce, to replicate
to reproduce, to replicate (reproducir + noun — copy faithfully; also: play back audio/video; yo reproduzco)
Example sentences
El informe reproduce fielmente los datos originales del estudio sin alterar los resultados.
The report faithfully reproduces the original data from the study without altering the results.
El sistema permite reproducir el audio en diferentes formatos y calidades de sonido.
The system allows audio to be played back in different formats and sound qualities.
How to use it
Reproducir means 'to reproduce'. Irregular: yo reproduzco. Senses: (1) copy/replicate (reproducir los datos); (2) play back (reproducir un vídeo); (3) reproduce biologically (reproducirse). The replication and playback senses dominate at B2 in formal and technical registers.
Common mistake
Reproducir yo-form is reproduzco. Three senses: replicate, play back, reproduce biologically. In academic writing, reproducir los resultados/datos is the standard collocation for replication. Don't confuse with repetir (say again).
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Funciones 6.66.