non-reader
[/nɑːnˈriːdər/]
nounpl: non-readers
não-leitor
1. A person who does not read or reads very little; someone who lacks reading skills or avoids reading
The teacher developed a program specifically for non-readers in her class.
A professora desenvolveu um programa especificamente para não-leitores em sua turma.
2. Someone who is unable to read due to illiteracy or a reading disability
Many non-readers struggle with functional literacy in everyday life.
Muitos não-leitores lutam com alfabetização funcional na vida cotidiana.
3. A person who chooses not to engage with written text or literature
As a self-proclaimed non-reader, he prefers audiobooks and podcasts.
Como um autoproclamado não-leitor, ele prefere audiolivros e podcasts.
In Brazil and the USA, the term 'non-reader' is commonly used in educational settings and literacy programs to identify students who need specialized intervention. In Brazil, low literacy rates remain a concern, making this term relevant in government education policies and NGO programs. The term is often used sensitively to avoid stigmatization, with educators preferring terms like 'struggling reader' or 'emergent reader' in many contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
between the lines (opposite concept - understanding implied meaning in text)
lost in translation (related to comprehension difficulties)
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