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lecture and Spanish lectura
In English
lecture
a talk / class given by an expert
In Spanish
lectura
acción de leer
Spanish "lectura" means: reading
Why they get mixed up Spanish "lectura" is the act of reading a text. English "lecture" is a talk or class where someone presents on a topic. Reading in English is "reading."
If you want to say...
- lectureconferencia o clase
- readinglectura
- scoldingsermón
Examples
The professor gave a lecture on history.
El profesor dio una conferencia sobre historia.
I have a boring lecture at 8 a.m.
Tengo una clase aburrida a las 8 de la mañana.
The guest lecture on space travel was fascinating.
La conferencia invitada sobre viajes espaciales fue fascinante.
My mom gave me a lecture about being late.
Mi mamá me dio un sermón por llegar tarde.
Common mistakes in Spanish
Incorrect: Asistí a una lectura del profesor.
Correct: Asistí a una conferencia del profesor.
Lectura means reading. A lecture is una conferencia or una clase.
Incorrect: Mi padre me dio una lectura por llegar tarde.
Correct: Mi padre me dio un sermón por llegar tarde.
A scolding is un sermón or una reprimenda.
Phrases you will hear
- a university lectureuna clase universitaria
- a guest lectureuna conferencia invitada
- give a lecturedar una conferencia
- a lecture hallun auditorio
- a readinguna lectura
- a scoldingun sermón
In a conversation
- A:
I have a lecture at eight.
Tengo una clase a las ocho.
- B:
Is it in the lecture hall?
¿Es en el auditorio?
- A:
Yes. The professor always gives long lectures.
Sí. El profesor siempre da conferencias largas.
- B:
Then bring a book for the reading afterward.
Entonces lleva un libro para la lectura de después.
Test yourself
"A history lecture" is...
To remember it
Lecture = someone speaking to a class (a talk). Reading a text (Spanish "lectura") is "reading."
Frequently asked questions
What does Spanish "lectura" mean?
Spanish "lectura" means "reading". It looks like the English "lecture", which is exactly why it gets confused, but "lecture" means "a talk / class given by an expert".
Does English "lecture" mean the same as Spanish "lectura"?
Spanish "lectura" is the act of reading a text. English "lecture" is a talk or class where someone presents on a topic. Reading in English is "reading."