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repeat mechanically

[rɪˈpiːt məˈkænɪkli]
verb phrase
repetir mecanicamente
1. to say or do something again in an automatic, thoughtless manner without understanding or genuine effort
The student repeated mechanically what the teacher said without understanding the concept.
O estudante repetiu mecanicamente o que o professor disse sem compreender o conceito.
2. to perform an action routinely or habitually without conscious thought or engagement
He repeated mechanically his daily routine without any sense of purpose.
Ele repetiu mecanicamente sua rotina diária sem nenhum senso de propósito.
NYC Slang
repeat like a robot / go through the motions
Synonyms
parrotechorecite automaticallyrepeat roboticallyrepeat mindlessly
Antonyms
think criticallyanalyze thoughtfullyengage consciouslyunderstand deeply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repetir mecanicamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
repetir no automático
Colloquial variation meaning 'repeat on autopilot'
São Paulo
repetir mecanicamente
Standard formal usage
Portugal
repetir mecanicamente
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

parrot back
go through the motions
on autopilot
like a broken record
by rote
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