Translation of Italian word "interpretare" to English
interpretare
/interpreˈtare/
Meaning
VerbTo explain the meaning of information, act a role in a play, or understand signals.
How to use
The Italian verb 'interpretare' means 'to interpret, to play (a role)' (To explain the meaning of information, act a role in a play, or understand signals). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, to interpret texts/laws, play a role in theatre/cinema, translate spoken dialogue, or decipher signs.
🇬🇧 English
to interpret, to play (a role)
Example
L'attore protagonista è riuscito a interpretare il personaggio storico con straordinaria intensità emotiva.
The lead actor managed to play the historical figure with extraordinary emotional intensity.
I giuristi possono interpretare la norma costituzionale in modi differenti a seconda dei contesti.
Legal scholars can interpret the constitutional provision differently depending on the context.
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- L'attore protagonista è riuscito a interpretare il personaggio storico con straordinaria intensità emotiva.— The lead actor managed to play the historical figure with extraordinary emotional intensity.
- I giuristi possono interpretare la norma costituzionale in modi differenti a seconda dei contesti.— Legal scholars can interpret the constitutional provision differently depending on the context.
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The Italian word "interpretare" means "to interpret, to play (a role)" in English.
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