/inteɾpɾeˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to interpret, to perform
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
Verb type-ar regular (1st group)
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.
chino español.
We need someone who can interpret from Chinese into Spanish.
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