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S2 W2

BrE /tekst/ AmE /tekst/

noun / verb en → es

1 MESSAGE [singular] B1

a message sent to a mobile phone or other device using text messaging

mensaje de texto, mensaje de móvil

  • send/receive a text

Collocations text message · text someone back

  • I got a text from my friend.

    Recibí un mensaje de texto de mi amigo.

2 WRITING [singular] B1

the written form of something, especially the words that are used in a book or document

texto, escritura

  • read/translate/write the text

Collocations text of a speech · text of an article

  • The text is available online.

    El texto está disponible en línea.

3 STUDY [singular] B2

a book or document used in a course of study, especially one that contains the main information needed for a subject

libro de texto, manual

  • use/read/study a text

Collocations textbook on economics · textbook for beginners

  • The students use this textbook.

    Los estudiantes usan este libro de texto.

4 PRINT [singular] B2

the letters and words that are printed on a page or screen, especially in books, newspapers, etc.

texto impreso, letra

  • read/see the text

Collocations text on a page · text on a screen

  • The text is very small and hard to read.

    El texto es muy pequeño y difícil de leer.

5 COPY [transitive] B2

to make a copy of something, especially by typing or printing it out

copiar, reproducir

  • text sth out

Collocations text a document · text an email

  • I need to text this report out.

    Necesito reproducir este informe.

6 EDIT [transitive] C1

to make changes or corrections in a document, especially on a computer

editar, corregir

  • text sth up

Collocations edit a text file · correct a text document

  • She texts the article up before sending it to the editor.

    Ella edita el artículo antes de enviarlo al editor.

7 TEACH [transitive] C1

to teach a subject or course using a textbook or other written material as the main source of information

enseñar, impartir clases sobre

  • text sth to sb

Collocations teach a text course · impart a text lesson

  • He texts the history of art to his students.

    Él imparte la historia del arte a sus estudiantes.

8 WRITE [transitive] C1

to write or compose something, especially in a formal style

escribir, redactar

  • text sth out

Collocations write an academic text · compose a legal text

  • She texts the article out for publication.

    Ella redacta el artículo para su publicación.