noun, verb (gerund/present participle)pl: readings
leitura
1. The action or skill of looking at and comprehending written or printed words
Reading is essential for academic success.
A leitura é essencial para o sucesso acadêmico.
2. A particular interpretation or understanding of something
Different scholars have different readings of that historical event.
Diferentes estudiosos têm diferentes leituras daquele evento histórico.
3. A public recitation or performance of a text
The author gave a reading of her new novel at the bookstore.
A autora fez uma leitura de seu novo romance na livraria.
4. The information obtained from an instrument or gauge
The thermometer reading shows 37 degrees Celsius.
A leitura do termômetro mostra 37 graus Celsius.
5. Material to be read; written or printed matter
This book provides excellent reading material for children.
Este livro fornece excelente material de leitura para crianças.
Reading holds significant cultural importance in both Brazilian and American societies. In Brazil, 'leitura' encompasses not only the physical act of reading but also literary appreciation and interpretation. Americans often emphasize reading as a foundational skill and literacy is highly valued in education. Both cultures have strong literary traditions, though reading habits have been affected by digital media consumption in recent decades.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take something as a reading - interpretar algo de uma certa forma
wide reading - leitura ampla/extensa
light reading - leitura leve/recreativa
bedtime reading - leitura para antes de dormir
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