Lecturas (en. Readings)

/lekˈtuɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Interpretation of a written text.

The readings for this semester are very interesting.

Las lecturas de este semestre son muy interesantes.

Set of texts that are read.

The readings for the class include novels and essays.

Las lecturas de la clase incluyen novelas y ensayos.

The activity of reading.

My nightly readings help me relax.

Mis lecturas nocturnas me ayudan a relajarme.

From Latin 'lectura', which means 'the action of reading'.

required reading

Text that must be read according to an academic program.

lectura obligatoria

to have many readings

Referring to having multiple texts or books to read.

tener muchas lecturas

to make a reading

To carry out an interpretation or analysis of a text.

hacer una lectura

read

Action of interpreting a text.

leer

reading

The act of reading or the text read.

lectura

reader

Person who reads.

lector

text

Arrangement of words and phrases.

texto

Light or unimportant reading.

I'm just doing some 'light readings' on the beach.

Solo estoy haciendo unas 'lecturas de pasatiempo' en la playa.

Critical or analytical reading.

I need to do a 'deep reading' of this article to understand it well.

Necesito realizar una 'lectura profunda' de este artículo para entenderlo bien.