reading Meaning

verb

Leer

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

Examples :

"Have you read this book?"

¿Has leído este libro?

verb

Leer en voz alta

To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.

Examples :

"All right, class, who wants to read next?"

¿De acuerdo, clase, quién quiere leer en voz alta a continuación?

language communication writing word essential

verb

Leer obras de (un autor nombrado)

To read work(s) written by (a named author).

Examples :

"My sister is reading Jane Austen's novels. "

Mi hermana está leyendo las novelas de Jane Austen.

literature language writing education essential

verb

Interpretar, entender

To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.

Examples :

"I can read his feelings in his face."

Puedo interpretar sus sentimientos en su rostro.

language communication writing linguistics sign literature mind education essential

verb

Consistir en, incluir

To consist of certain text.

Examples :

"On the door hung a sign that reads "No admittance"."

En la puerta colgaba un letrero que decía: «Prohibida la entrada».

language literature writing word essential

verb

Interpretar, entender

Of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way.

Examples :

"Arabic reads right to left."

El árabe se lee de derecha a izquierda.

language communication writing linguistics essential

verb

Sustituir, reemplazar

To substitute (a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one); used to introduce an emendation of a text.

Examples :

"The professor read the passage in the textbook, correcting a typographical error. "

El profesor sustituyó el pasaje del libro de texto, corrigiendo un error tipográfico.

writing language communication literature essential

verb

O sea

(usually ironic) Used after a euphemism to introduce the intended, more blunt meaning of a term.

Examples :

"My brother called our dog a "resting" dog. Reading that, I knew he meant the dog was lazy. "

Mi hermano llamó a nuestro perro un perro "descansando". O sea, supe que se refería a que el perro era perezoso.

language communication linguistics essential

verb

Escuchar, oír

To be able to hear what another person is saying over a radio connection.

Examples :

"Do you read me?"

¿Me oyes?

communication technology sound signal media essential

verb

Leer, interpretar

To observe and comprehend (a displayed signal)

Examples :

"A repeater signal may be used where the track geometry makes the main signal difficult to read from a distance."

Una señal repetidora puede utilizarse cuando la geometría de la vía dificulta la lectura de la señal principal a distancia.

signal communication technology essential

verb

Estudiar, investigar

(except Scotland) To make a special study of, as by perusing textbooks.

Examples :

"I am reading theology at university."

Estoy estudiando teología en la universidad.

education essential

verb

Leer, obtener datos

To fetch data from (a storage medium, etc.).

Examples :

"to read a hard disk; to read a port; to read the keyboard"

leer un disco duro; obtener datos de un puerto; leer el teclado

computing technology essential

verb

Pensar, creer; considerar

To think, believe; to consider (that).

Examples :

"She is reading that the project will be finished on time. "

Ella considera que el proyecto se terminará a tiempo.

mind philosophy essential

verb

Aconsejar, recomendar

To advise; to counsel. See rede.

Examples :

"The teacher was reading her students on how to approach the difficult math problem. "

La profesora estaba aconsejando a sus estudiantes sobre cómo abordar el difícil problema de matemáticas.

communication language linguistics essential

verb

Leer, recitar

To tell; to declare; to recite.

Examples :

"The teacher is reading the poem aloud to the class. "

El profesor está leyendo el poema en voz alta a la clase.

language communication essential

verb

Reconocer como transgénero

To recognise (someone) as being transgender.

Examples :

"Every time I go outside, I worry that someone will read me."

Cada vez que salgo, me preocupa que alguien me reconozca como transgénero.

culture society language communication human person essential

verb

Burlarse de, tomar el pelo

To call attention to the flaws of (someone) in either a playful, a taunting, or an insulting way.

Examples :

"The teacher was reading the student's presentation, pointing out minor mistakes for improvement. "

El profesor se burlaba de la presentación del estudiante, señalando errores menores para mejorar.

communication language entertainment action human essential

noun

La lectura, el proceso de interpretar el lenguaje escrito

The process of interpreting written language.

Examples :

"My reading of the instructions showed me how to assemble the new toy. "

Mi lectura de las instrucciones me mostró cómo montar el nuevo juguete.

language writing communication education literature ability info process essential

noun

Lectura, interpretación

The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.

Examples :

"The reading on the thermometer showed a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. "

La lectura en el termómetro mostraba una temperatura de 25 grados Celsius.

communication sign language writing technical process education essential

noun

Lectura, indicación

A value indicated by a measuring device.

Examples :

"a speedometer reading."

Una lectura del velocímetro.

device technical essential

noun

Lectura

An event at which written material is read aloud.

Examples :

"a poetry reading."

una lectura de poesía.

literature entertainment culture event essential

noun

Interpretación

An interpretation.

Examples :

"a reading of the current situation."

Una interpretación de la situación actual.

literature writing essential

noun

Lectura, material de lectura

Something to read; reading material.

Examples :

"My favorite reading is the comic books in the store. "

Mi lectura favorita son los cómics de la tienda.

literature writing language communication education essential

noun

Lectura, lo leído

The extent of what one has read.

Examples :

"My reading about ancient civilizations was extensive; I'd read many books and articles. "

Mi lectura sobre civilizaciones antiguas fue extensa; había leído muchos libros y artículos.

literature education essential

noun

Lectura

(legislature) One of several stages a bill passes through before becoming law.

Examples :

"The bill's third reading in the legislature was very controversial. "

La tercera lectura del proyecto de ley en la legislatura fue muy controvertida.

government law politics essential

noun

Lectura

A piece of literature or passage of scripture read aloud to an audience: readings from the Bible

Examples :

"The school's weekly assembly featured readings from inspirational poems. "

La asamblea semanal de la escuela presentó lecturas de poemas inspiradores.

literature religion communication essential

Meanings

Leer

Examples :

"Have you read this book?"

¿Has leído este libro?

Leer en voz alta

Examples :

"All right, class, who wants to read next?"

¿De acuerdo, clase, quién quiere leer en voz alta a continuación?

Leer obras de (un autor nombrado)

Examples :

"My sister is reading Jane Austen's novels. "

Mi hermana está leyendo las novelas de Jane Austen.

Interpretar, entender

Examples :

"I can read his feelings in his face."

Puedo interpretar sus sentimientos en su rostro.

Consistir en, incluir

Examples :

"On the door hung a sign that reads "No admittance"."

En la puerta colgaba un letrero que decía: «Prohibida la entrada».

Interpretar, entender

Examples :

"Arabic reads right to left."

El árabe se lee de derecha a izquierda.

Sustituir, reemplazar

Examples :

"The professor read the passage in the textbook, correcting a typographical error. "

El profesor sustituyó el pasaje del libro de texto, corrigiendo un error tipográfico.

O sea

Examples :

"My brother called our dog a "resting" dog. Reading that, I knew he meant the dog was lazy. "

Mi hermano llamó a nuestro perro un perro "descansando". O sea, supe que se refería a que el perro era perezoso.

Escuchar, oír

Examples :

"Do you read me?"

¿Me oyes?

Leer, interpretar

Examples :

"A repeater signal may be used where the track geometry makes the main signal difficult to read from a distance."

Una señal repetidora puede utilizarse cuando la geometría de la vía dificulta la lectura de la señal principal a distancia.

Estudiar, investigar

Examples :

"I am reading theology at university."

Estoy estudiando teología en la universidad.

Leer, obtener datos

Examples :

"to read a hard disk; to read a port; to read the keyboard"

leer un disco duro; obtener datos de un puerto; leer el teclado

Pensar, creer; considerar

Examples :

"She is reading that the project will be finished on time. "

Ella considera que el proyecto se terminará a tiempo.

Aconsejar, recomendar

Examples :

"The teacher was reading her students on how to approach the difficult math problem. "

La profesora estaba aconsejando a sus estudiantes sobre cómo abordar el difícil problema de matemáticas.

Leer, recitar

Examples :

"The teacher is reading the poem aloud to the class. "

El profesor está leyendo el poema en voz alta a la clase.

Reconocer como transgénero

Examples :

"Every time I go outside, I worry that someone will read me."

Cada vez que salgo, me preocupa que alguien me reconozca como transgénero.

Burlarse de, tomar el pelo

Examples :

"The teacher was reading the student's presentation, pointing out minor mistakes for improvement. "

El profesor se burlaba de la presentación del estudiante, señalando errores menores para mejorar.

La lectura, el proceso de interpretar el lenguaje escrito

Examples :

"My reading of the instructions showed me how to assemble the new toy. "

Mi lectura de las instrucciones me mostró cómo montar el nuevo juguete.

Lectura, interpretación

Examples :

"The reading on the thermometer showed a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. "

La lectura en el termómetro mostraba una temperatura de 25 grados Celsius.

Lectura, indicación

Examples :

"a speedometer reading."