tex
BrE /tekst/ AmE /tekst/
noun / verb en → es
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
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I got a text from my friend.
Recibí un mensaje de texto de mi amigo.
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
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The text is available online.
El texto está disponible en línea.
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
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The students use this textbook.
Los estudiantes usan este libro de texto.
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
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The text is very small and hard to read.
El texto es muy pequeño y difícil de leer.
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
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I need to text this report out.
Necesito reproducir este informe.
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
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She texts the article up before sending it to the editor.
Ella edita el artículo antes de enviarlo al editor.
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
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He texts the history of art to his students.
Él imparte la historia del arte a sus estudiantes.
to write or compose something, especially in a formal style
escribir, redactar
- text sth out
Collocations write an academic text · compose a legal text
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She texts the article out for publication.
Ella redacta el artículo para su publicación.