What does "reprimir" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "reprimir" with examples and practice

Spanish

reprimir

English

repress

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "reprimir"

suppress
restrain
hold back
check

Examples of how to use "reprimir" in Spanish

Spanish
Reprimió un bostezo con la mano.
English
He stifled a yawn with his hand.
Spanish
Yo reprimo mis pensamientos negativos cada día.
English
I suppress my negative thoughts every day.
Spanish
Ella reprimió su risa durante la reunión.
English
She held back her laughter during the meeting.
Spanish
Cuando era niño reprimía mis emociones frecuentemente.
English
When I was a child, I frequently repressed my emotions.
Spanish
Mañana reprimiré ese impulso sin dudar.
English
Tomorrow I will suppress that impulse without hesitation.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "reprimir" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to English
Reprimió un bostezo con la mano.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What does "reprimir" mean in English? | Habladoo