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"Reading" is a form of "reading", a noun which is often translated as "la lectura". "Speaking" is a form of "speaking", an adjective which is often translated as "parlante". Learn more about the difference between "reading" and "speaking" below.
reading(
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)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.
speaking(
spi
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kihng
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. parlante
We have a range of speaking clocks for the visually impaired.Tenemos una gama de relojes parlantes para las personas con deficiencias visuales.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I don't think Curtis and his brother are on speaking terms.Creo que Curtis y su hermano no se hablan.
Laura has a very soothing speaking voice.Laura tiene un tono de voz muy relajante.
c. con diálogo (film and theater)
He got his first speaking part when he was only nine.Consiguió su primer papel con diálogo cuando tenía solo nueve años.
d. hablado (film and theater)
She's had several speaking roles in movies, but nothing big.Ha tenido varios papeles hablados en las películas, pero nada de mayor importancia.
2. (literary) (striking)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (skill)
a. la oratoria (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).
Chris took a three-month course to improve his skills in speaking and rhetoric.Chris tomó un curso de tres meses para mejorar sus dotes de oratoria y retórica.
