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"Reading" is a form of "reading", a noun which is often translated as "la lectura". "Read" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "leer". Learn more about the difference between "read" and "reading" below.
read(
rid
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. interpretar
The way she reads it, she has a day leave.La manera en que ella lo interpreta es que tiene un día de permiso.
b. leer
I think you read his email wrong; he doesn't seem mad to me.Creo que leíste mal su correo; a mí no me parece que esté enojado.
a. estudiar
My daughter reads History at Oxford.Mi hija estudia historia en la Universidad de Oxford.
a. leer
I'm afraid the machine can't read your card.Me temo que la máquina no puede leer su tarjeta.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
It reads like the writing of a five-year-old child.Parece que lo ha escrito un niño de cinco años.
This example doesn't read well.Este ejemplo no está bien escrito.
10. (to state)
a. decir
His recommendation reads as follows: "Save for retirement."Su recomendación dice lo siguiente: "Ahorra para el retiro".
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la lectura (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
This novel is a good read for anyone.Esta novela es una buena lectura para cualquiera.
reading(
ri
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dihng
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la lectura (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Reading has been my favorite hobby since I was five.La lectura ha sido mi pasatiempo favorito desde que tenía cinco años.
a. la interpretación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
That's a very novel reading of Romeo and Juliet, Mr. Jones.Es una interpretación muy original de Romeo y Julieta, Sr. Jones.
3. (material)
a. la lectura (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There will be three readings on the reading comprehension exam.Habrá tres lecturas en el examen de comprensión escrita.
4. (indication)
a. la lectura (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I think the reading the gas gauge is showing is wrong.Creo que la lectura que nos está dando el indicador del nivel de gasolina es incorrecta.
5. (recital)
a. la lectura (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My sister invited me to a poetry reading next Sunday.Mi hermana me invitó a una lectura de poesía el próximo domingo.
b. el recital (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My favorite author will be holding a reading at the bookstore tomorrow.Mi autor favorito estará ofreciendo un recital en la librería mañana.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
My parents are people of wide reading; they each read at least two books per week.Mis padres son muy leídos; cada uno lee dos libros por semana como mínimo.
Simon's essay shows wide reading of secondary sources.El ensayo de Simón demuestra que ha leído muchas fuentes secundarias.
a. la lectura (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The reading of the will is scheduled for tomorrow at noon.La lectura del testamento está programada para mañana al mediodía.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. de lectura
I forgot my reading glasses in the library.Se me olvidaron mis anteojos de lectura en la biblioteca.
