interpretación
“interpretación” means “interpretation” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
interpretation
Also: reading, take
📝 In Action
Tu interpretación de los hechos es muy diferente a la mía.
B1Your interpretation of the facts is very different from mine.
El poema está abierto a muchas interpretaciones.
B2The poem is open to many interpretations.
performance
Also: rendition, acting
📝 In Action
Su interpretación de Hamlet fue premiada por la crítica.
B2His performance of Hamlet was praised by critics.
La interpretación de la orquesta fue impecable.
C1The orchestra's rendition was flawless.
interpreting
Also: interpretation
📝 In Action
Ofrecemos servicios de interpretación simultánea.
C1We offer simultaneous interpreting services.
La interpretación consecutiva requiere mucha memoria.
C2Consecutive interpreting requires a lot of memory.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: interpretación
Question 1 of 2
Which word would you use to describe an actor's portrayal of a character?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'interpretatio', which described the process of explaining, translating, or making sense of something that wasn't immediately clear.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'interpretación' always feminine?
Yes, like almost all Spanish nouns ending in '-ción', it is always feminine (la interpretación).
Can I use 'interpretación' for translating a book?
No, for written works, you should use 'traducción'. 'Interpretación' is used for spoken language or for the 'meaning' you get from a book.