recite

[/rɪˈsaɪt/]

verb

recitar

1. to repeat aloud from memory, especially a prepared text

She will recite the poem at the school assembly.

Ela vai recitar o poema na assembleia da escola.

2. to narrate or describe a series of events or facts

He recited the history of the company during the presentation.

Ele recitou o histórico da empresa durante a apresentação.

3. to state or list something in a formal manner

The lawyer recited the charges against the defendant.

O advogado recitou as acusações contra o réu.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

recitar

standard usage, commonly used in educational and formal contexts

São Paulo

recitar

standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

recitar

standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

recitar

standard usage in European Portuguese

recite by heart

recite from memory

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