Meanings (ES + gloss)
explicar • exponer • interpretar
To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
The Holy Bible, Matthew i. 23. Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
to interpret an Indian speech
interpretar
To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation
The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill.
The way the musician interpreted a sonata was quite special.
interpretar
To convey what a user of one language is saying or signing, in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating, to a user of a different language
He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates.
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