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repeat mindlessly
[rɪˈpiːt ˈmaɪndləsli]
verb phrase
repetir mecanicamente
1.
to say or do something again without thinking or understanding what one is saying or doing
The student repeated mindlessly what the teacher said instead of understanding the concept.
O aluno repetiu mecanicamente o que o professor disse em vez de compreender o conceito.
2.
to recite or perform in an automatic manner without conscious thought or engagement
She repeated mindlessly the same excuse every time she was late.
Ela repetia mecanicamente a mesma desculpa toda vez que chegava atrasada.
NYC Slang
repeat like a parrot
Synonyms
parrot
recite mindlessly
repeat mechanically
repeat automatically
Antonyms
understand
comprehend
think critically
engage consciously
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
repetir mecanicamente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
repetir sem pensar
colloquial alternative
Portugal
repetir mecanicamente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
parrot someone's words
repeat like a broken record
echo without understanding
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