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    Interpretar (en. Interpret)

    /in-ter-pre-'tar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express or translate the meaning of a text or a work.
    The teacher interpreted the poem during class.
    El profesor interpretó el poema durante la clase.
    To act a role in a play or in a movie.
    She is going to interpret the lead role in the new movie.
    Ella va a interpretar a la protagonista en la nueva película.
    To provide meaning or explanations to a situation or gesture.
    Psychologists interpret dreams to better understand the mind.
    Los psicólogos interpretan los sueños para entender mejor la mente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'interpretari', which means 'to explain, to translate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to interpret music
    Performing a musical piece with a personal style.
    interpretar la música
    to interpret a role
    Playing a specific role in a performance.
    interpretar un papel
    to interpret a message
    Giving meaning to the received communication.
    interpretar un mensaje

    Related Words

    interpreter
    A person who translates orally from one language to another.
    interpreter
    interpretation
    The act of interpreting.
    interpretación
    interpreter
    Synonym for interpreter, but in some contexts also refers to the actor.
    interprete

    Slang Meanings

    To interpret personally
    She always interprets songs in her own way.
    Ella siempre interpreta las canciones a su manera.
    To interpret something literally
    One shouldn't interpret the rules literally.
    No hay que interpretar las reglas al pie de la letra.