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“reader” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/lekˈtoɾ/

Example

El lector terminó de leer el libro ayer.

The reader finished reading the book yesterday.

Illustration for lector (reader)

How to say “reader” in Spanish

“Reader” in Spanish is lector.

Person or machine that scans, reads, or digitizes text.

Full entry for lector: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lector

El lector crítico aprecia los matices del autor.

The critical reader appreciates the author's nuances.

Tips for using lector

  • In Spanish usage, context or modifiers (for example 'humano', 'de tarjetas', or 'de códigos') determine whether 'lector' means a human reader or a piece of hardware or software.

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