/inteɾpɾeˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to interpret, to perform
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Word origin
From Latin interpretari ('to explain, to translate'), from interpres ('agent, negotiator, translator'). English 'interpret' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- interpretari
- English cognates
- interpret, interpreter
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ar conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | interpreto | interpreté | interpretaba | interpretaré | interpretaría |
| tú | interpretas | interpretaste | interpretabas | interpretarás | interpretarías |
| él/ella/ud. | interpreta | interpretó | interpretaba | interpretará | interpretaría |
| nos. | interpretamos | interpretamos | interpretábamos | interpretaremos | interpretaríamos |
| vos. | interpretáis | interpretasteis | interpretabais | interpretaréis | interpretaríais |
| ellos/uds. | interpretan | interpretaron | interpretaban | interpretarán | interpretarían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | interprete | interpretara | interpretase |
| tú | interpretes | interpretaras | interpretases |
| él/ella/ud. | interprete | interpretara | interpretase |
| nos. | interpretemos | interpretáramos | interpretásemos |
| vos. | interpretéis | interpretarais | interpretaseis |
| ellos/uds. | interpreten | interpretaran | interpretasen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | interpreta |
| ud. | interprete |
| nosotros | interpretemos |
| vosotros | interpretad |
| uds. | interpreten |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- interpretando
- Past participle
- interpretado
Examples
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The actor is going to play the leading role.
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How do you interpret these words?
sinfonía Beethoven.
The orchestra performed a symphony by Beethoven.
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It is difficult to interpret dreams.
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We need someone who can interpret from Chinese into Spanish.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 41, lesson 12: interpretar, monitor, vagón and 7 more words.