repeat constantly

[rɪˈpiːt ˈkɒnstəntli]
verb phrase
repetir constantemente
1. to say or do something again and again without stopping; to iterate continuously
The teacher had to repeat constantly the same instructions until all students understood.
A professora teve que repetir constantemente as mesmas instruções até que todos os alunos compreendessem.
2. to emphasize a point by stating it multiple times in succession
He kept repeating constantly that he was innocent.
Ele continuava repetindo constantemente que era inocente.
In Brazilian Portuguese, repeating constantly is often associated with emphasis and importance in communication. In American English, it can carry a slightly negative connotation suggesting annoyance or tedium, similar to the idiom 'broken record.' In formal contexts, both cultures may prefer 'reiterate' or 'emphasize' for a more professional tone.
NYC Slang
keep harping on it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repeat over and overreiterate continuouslysay repeatedlyiterate persistentlykeep repeating
Antonyms / Antônimos
say oncemention brieflystate once

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repetir constantemente
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
repetir o tempo todo
colloquial variation emphasizing continuous action
São Paulo
repetir incessantemente
more formal usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
repetir continuamente
European Portuguese uses 'continuamente' more frequently than Brazilian

Related Words

repetitionreiterateiteratepersistrecurecho

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a dead horse
harp on about something
go on and on
broken record
repetir à exaustão
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