lector voraz
/leɡtoɾ boɾaθ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "avid reader" is translated into Spanish as lector voraz.
This phrase describes a person who reads a great deal of literature with great enthusiasm.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lector voraz is composed of lector (reader) and voraz (voracious), literally translating to "voracious reader".
Which one should you use?
While you might see lector ávido used as a direct translation of the English phrase, lector voraz is the more common and idiomatic way to express this idea in Spanish. Additionally, you may encounter voraz lector or ávido lector in formal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the gender of the phrase, replace the masculine lector with the feminine lectora to get lectora voraz. To make the phrase plural, you must change both the noun and the adjective to lectores voraces.
How do you pronounce it?
/leɡtoɾ boɾaθ/
Did you know?
- While voraz describes a reader in this phrase, it is also the standard term used to describe a wildfire, incendio voraz, in Spanish.
- The word voraz is a 'learned borrowing' from Latin, meaning it was intentionally reintroduced into the language by scholars rather than evolving naturally through common speech.
- The term lector shares the same Latin root as the English word 'lecture', which originally meant the act of reading aloud to an audience.
Examples in context
- La profesora Martínez es una voraz lectora de literatura clásica.Professor Martínez is a voracious reader of classical literature.
- El doctor Ramos es un ávido lector de libros científicos.Doctor Ramos is an avid reader of scientific books.
- María es una devoradora de libros. Siempre tiene uno nuevo en sus manos.María is an avid reader. She always has a new book in her hands.
- Juan es realmente apasionado por la lectura. Siempre encuentra tiempo para disfrutar de un buen libro.Juan is truly passionate about reading. He always finds time to enjoy a good book.
- Él es un lector voraz de novelas históricas.He is an avid reader of historical novels.
- Como lector voraz, siempre tengo libros en la mesa.As an avid reader, I always have books on my table.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a local book club.
- Alejandro¿Eres una lectora voraz, Sofía?Are you an avid reader, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, leo un libro nuevo cada semana.Yes, I read a new book every week.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Yo también soy un lector voraz.That's great! I am an avid reader too.
- SofíaEntonces deberíamos ir juntos a la librería.Then we should go to the bookstore together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lector, voraz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
