Interpretar



Example: Ella sabe interpretar bien las emociones de los demás.

Definition


"Interpretar" means to explain, understand, or convey the meaning of something, especially in communication, art, or emotions. For example, it involves expressing or making sense of feelings, messages, or artistic works, as in understanding others' emotions accurately.

Etymology


The word "interpretar" comes from the Latin 'interpretari,' which means to explain or translate. It originally referred to clarifying meanings between languages but expanded to include explaining or representing ideas and emotions. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'interpret'?

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"Interpretar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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