reiterando

Reiterando is the gerund form of the verb reiterar, used in Spanish and Portuguese to express the act of repeating or restating something. The word derives from Latin reiterare, meaning to repeat, and entered the Romance languages with a similar sense of emphasizing repetition or clarification.

In español, reiterando functions as a non-finite form (gerund) that can indicate ongoing action or serve as a discourse marker. It is common in formal writing and speeches to preface a restatement: “Estoy reiterando mis disculpas” or “Reiterando lo ya dicho, concluyo mi exposición.” It can also headline a sentence, as in “Reiterando lo dicho, no hay cambios.” The use of this gerund often conveys emphasis or insistence.

In português, reiterando has a parallel role as a gerund indicating repetition of a point. It is used similarly in formal texts or oratory: “Reiterando o que foi dito, não houve mudanças.” As a discourse device, it signals that the speaker or writer intends to reinforce a previous statement.

Grammatical note: the gerund is non-finite and typically appears with auxiliary verbs or as part of a larger clause. In very formal prose, frequent or initial gerund usage may be discouraged in favor of more explicit constructions. Synonyms include reiterar (as a finite verb) and re afirmar or repetir for nuances of reaffirmation or simple repetition. See also reiteración and reiteração for related terms.