lectura
“lectura” means “reading” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
reading
Also: literacy
📝 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.
reading material
Also: 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.
reading, interpretation
Also: measurement
📝 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.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "lectura" in Spanish:
interpretation→literacy→measurement→reading→reading material→text→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: lectura
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'lectura' to mean the physical reading material?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *lectūra*, which originally meant 'the act of gathering' and later evolved into 'the act of reading aloud.' It is closely tied to the Latin verb *legere* (to read).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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).