1. understood or explained in the most basic or strict sense of the words, without considering metaphorical or figurative meaning
If you interpret his joke literally, you'll miss the humor.
Se você interpretar a piada dele literalmente, você perderá o humor.
2. translated or conveyed word-for-word without adaptation or modification
The poem was interpreted literally, losing much of its artistic intent.
O poema foi interpretado literalmente, perdendo muito de sua intenção artística.