lectura
/lek-TOO-ra/
reading
Lectura as the activity or habit of reading.
📝 In Action
La lectura es mi pasatiempo favorito.
A1Reading is my favorite hobby.
Practicamos la lectura en voz alta en clase.
A2We practice reading aloud in class.
Su nivel de lectura ha mejorado mucho.
B1Her reading level has improved a lot.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Alert
Remember that 'lectura' is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'leer' (the verb) when you need the noun: 'Me gusta leer' (I like to read) vs. 'Me gusta la lectura' (I like reading as an activity)."
Correction: Use the noun 'lectura' when talking about the activity as a whole, and the verb 'leer' when describing the action.
⭐ Usage Tips
Making it Specific
To talk about the type of reading, use the preposition 'de' (of): 'lectura rápida' (speed reading) or 'lectura fácil' (easy reading).
Lectura referring to assigned reading material or text.
📝 In Action
¿Cuál es la lectura obligatoria para esta semana?
B1What is the mandatory reading material for this week?
La lectura de anoche fue muy densa.
B1Last night's reading was very dense.
💡 Grammar Points
Singular for Plural
In this sense, 'lectura' often remains singular when used as a collective term for the assignment, even if it covers many pages or texts.
Lectura meaning the reading displayed on a gauge or meter.
lectura(noun)
reading
?of a gauge or meter
,interpretation
?analysis of a situation
measurement
?numerical result
📝 In Action
La lectura del termómetro era anormalmente baja.
B2The thermometer reading was abnormally low.
El director hizo una lectura optimista de los resultados.
C1The director made an optimistic interpretation of the results.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Usage
When used abstractly (like 'interpretation'), it always works with the preposition 'de' (of) to link it to the object being analyzed: 'lectura DE la situación'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: lectura
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'lectura' to mean the physical reading material?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lectura' masculine or feminine?
'Lectura' is always feminine. You must use the feminine articles 'la lectura' or 'una lectura'.
What's the difference between 'lectura' and 'leer'?
'Leer' is the action word (the verb, 'to read'). 'Lectura' is the thing or the activity itself (the noun, 'reading'). Think of it like the difference between 'run' (verb) and 'running' (noun).