texto de lectura
/teɡsto de leɡtuɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'reading passage' is translated into Spanish as texto de lectura.
In educational contexts, texto de lectura is used to refer to a specific piece of written text provided as the basis for a reading comprehension task or test.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of texto (text), de (of) and lectura (reading).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, the word lectura is commonly used to refer to a reading passage.
How do you pronounce it?
/teɡsto de leɡtuɾa/
Did you know?
- The word texto shares a common ancestor with the English word 'textile', as both originate from the Latin word for 'weaving'.
- In Spanish, the word lectura can refer to the 'reading passage' itself or the actual act of reading it aloud to an audience.
- In some academic settings, a lectura is not just a passage for a test but can refer to any assigned reading for a university course.
Examples in context
- El texto de lecturaThe reading passage
- El profesor nos entregó un texto de lectura sobre la historia de América Latina.The professor gave us a reading passage about the history of Latin America.
- El examen incluye un texto de lectura corto.The exam includes a short reading passage.
- ¿Comprendiste todo el texto de lectura?Did you understand the whole reading passage?
- Ese texto de lectura es muy difícil.That reading passage is very difficult.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are studying for a Spanish exam.
- AlejandroElena, ¿terminaste el texto de lectura?Elena, did you finish the reading passage?
- ElenaSí, pero fue muy difícil.Yes, but it was very difficult.
- AlejandroYo también tuve problemas con el vocabulario.I also had problems with the vocabulary.
- ElenaLeamos el texto de lectura una vez más.Let's read the reading passage one more time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, lectura, texto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
