Lectores (en. Readers)

/lekˈtoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who engage in the reading of texts.
Readers are essential for the dissemination of knowledge.
Los lectores son fundamentales para la difusión del conocimiento.
People who have a regular reading practice.
At the book fair, many enthusiastic readers can be seen.
En la feria del libro, se pueden ver muchos lectores entusiasmados.
Users who interact with written content, whether in physical or digital format.
The number of ebook readers has increased in recent years.
Los lectores de ebooks han aumentado en los últimos años.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'lector', which means 'one who reads'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

critical readers
People who analyze and evaluate the texts they read.
lectores críticos
frequent readers
Those who read regularly.
lectores frecuentes
readers of the future
Reference to the new generations who will be consumers of literature.
lectores del futuro

Related Words

reading
Action of reading a text.
lectura
text
A set of words that constitute a message.
texto
book
A written work that contains a set of pages.
libro

Slang Meanings

voracious reader
My friend is a voracious reader, he can't go a single day without reading.
Mi amigo es un lector voraz, no puede pasar un solo día sin leer.
casual reader
I am a casual reader, I only read during vacations.
Soy un lector casual, solo leo durante las vacaciones.