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interpretación
/inteɾpɾetaˈθjon/
interpretation
La interpretación de este poema es muy compleja.
The interpretation of this poem is very complex.
general
The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, such as a text, performance, or behavior.
Su interpretación de la ley fue muy convincente.
His interpretation of the law was very convincing.
Can refer to artistic, legal, or linguistic interpretation.
artistic
In music or theater, the way a performer presents a piece or role.
La interpretación de la actriz fue brillante.
The actress's performance was brilliant.
Often used to describe acting or musical performances.
technical
In linguistics, the process of assigning meaning to a sentence or phrase.
La interpretación de esta oración es ambigua.
The interpretation of this sentence is ambiguous.
Used in formal linguistic analysis.
Collocations
interpretación artísticaartistic interpretationinterpretación literalliteral interpretationinterpretación erróneamisinterpretation
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Pro Tip
Artistic vs. Legal Use
In art, 'interpretación' refers to performance style, while in law, it refers to legal analysis.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider the context when using 'interpretación'—it can mean different things in different fields.
Word Origin
From Latin 'interpretatio', meaning 'explanation' or 'translation'.
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 'interpretación' often refers to the application of laws or regulations. In art, it refers to the performer's rendition.
Word Breakdown
inter-
between, among
prefix-pretar
to explain, interpret
root-ción
action or result
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés