interpret

to explain the meaning of something, especially a text or speech in another language

interpretar, explicar, traducir

• interpret something for somebody

Collocations interpret a text · interpret a speech

• She interpreted the poem for us.

  Ella interpretó el poema para nosotros.

to perform a role or part in a play, film, etc.

interpretar (un papel)

• interpret a character

Collocations interpret the lead role · interpret a supporting part

• He interpreted the role of Hamlet.

  Él interpretó el papel de Hamlet.

to understand or explain something in a particular way, especially when this is not the usual meaning

interpretar, entender (de una manera específica)

• interpret something as/like

Collocations interpret a gesture · interpret an action

• She interpreted his silence as agreement.

  Ella interpretó su silencio como acuerdo.