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interpretare

to interpret, to perform, to play (a role)

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

spiegaretradurrecapirerecitareeseguire

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

fraintenderetravisareconfondereequivocare

Usage note

'Interpretare' covers: acting a role, interpreting (translating live), and making sense of data/signs. 'Travisare' = to misinterpret deliberately.

Example

"L'attrice ha interpretato magnificamente il ruolo della protagonista."

"The actress magnificently performed the role of the protagonist."

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