interpretar

/inteɾpɾeˈtaɾ/, [ĩn̪.t̪eɾ.pɾeˈt̪aɾ]

interpret


Verb interpretar (first-person singular present interpreto, first-person singular preterite interpreté, past participle interpretado)

  1. to interpret, explain, decipher
  2. to interpret, translate orally
  3. (theater) act a part
  4. (music) to perform

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Examples
  • Solo tienes que interpretar un rol.

    You have only to play a role.

  • No sé cómo interpretar sus palabras.

    I don't know how to interpret his words.

  • No sé cómo interpretar tus acciones.

    I don't know what to make of your actions.

  • No se puede traducir sin interpretar.

    You can't translate without interpreting.

  • ¿Quién va a interpretar el papel en tu obra?

    Who is going to play the part in your play?

  • La poesía ayuda a interpretar la vida.

    Poetry helps to interpret life.

  • ¿Quién va a interpretar el papel en tu obra de teatro?

    Who is going to play the part in your play?

  • ¿Cómo se debe interpretar esta frase?

    How is this phrase to be interpreted?

  • Tenga cuidado al interpretar las traducciones indirectas. Los géneros pueden haber cambiados.

    Be careful interpreting indirect translations. Genders may have changed.

  • Solo un artista puede interpretar el significado de la vida.

    Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.

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