Meaning
reading
- interpretation, reading (of a text, event)
In a sentence
La lettura prima di dormire mi rilassa sempre.
Reading before bed always relaxes me.
Consiglio a tutti la lettura di questo libro.
I recommend reading this book to everyone.
Qual è la tua lettura di questi fatti?
What is your reading of these facts?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lettura | feminine · singular |
| letture | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use lettura for the activity or interpretation of reading; use libro for the physical book and romanzo for a novel.
- Common in phrases like dare una lettura a qualcosa, meaning to interpret or review something, not just read it aloud.
- Lezione is the usual word for a class lesson; lettura as 'lecture' is rare and formal in modern Italian.