Interpretado (en. Interpreted)

/in-tehr-pre-ˈta-ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Said of something that has been explained or understood.
The poem was interpreted in different ways by the critics.
El poema fue interpretado de diferentes maneras por los críticos.
Referring to an artistic performance that has been executed.
The work was masterfully interpreted by the lead actor.
La obra fue interpretada magistralmente por el actor principal.
That has been made known through an interpretation.
His situation was interpreted as a call for help.
Su situación fue interpretada como un llamado de ayuda.

Etymology

From the Latin 'interpretatum', which means 'explained'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to interpret something
To give a meaning or understand something in a specific way.
interpretar algo
to be interpreted
To be subject to an interpretation or explanation.
ser interpretado

Related Words

to interpret
Act of explaining or giving meaning to something.
interpretar
interpreter
A person who interprets, whether a text, a work, or a language.
intérprete

Slang Meanings

To understand something in one's own way
What he said was interpreted in his way, not as he really meant it.
Lo que dijo él fue interpretado a su manera, no como realmente lo pensó.
To make a free interpretation
His version of the story was interpreted very freely.
Su versión de la historia fue interpretada de manera muy libre.