lecture
From Latin 'lectura', from 'legere' meaning 'to read'.
NOUN
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[/ˈlɛk.tʃər/en-US]
conferencia
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lectura
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exposición
formal
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charla
informal
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discurso
formalacademic
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disertación
academic
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charladura
informaluntranslatable
(Imprecise concept, commonly refers to light or superficial talks.)
A formal talk given to a group of people, especially students in a university or college, to teach them about a particular subject.
irregular note only if irregular
| plural |
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| lectures |
- The professor delivered an engaging lecture on quantum physics to a packed auditorium. — The university instructor gave an interesting formal talk about a specific scientific topic.
- Students are expected to attend all the weekly lectures as part of their course requirements. — It is mandatory for students to be present at all the scheduled formal teaching sessions.
context: academic
register: formal
VERB
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[/ˈlɛk.tʃər/en-US]
dar una conferencia
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instruir
formalacademic
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enseñar
general
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address
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hablar
informal
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disertar
academic
To give a formal talk to a group of people on a specific subject, typically for teaching purposes in an academic or professional setting.
irregular note only if irregular
| gerund | past |
|---|---|
| lecturing | lectured |
- Dr. Evans will lecture on the history of ancient Egypt next semester. — Dr. Evans will present a formal educational talk about the past of an ancient civilization.
- She has been lecturing at the law school for over two decades. — For more than twenty years, she has been teaching at the law school by giving formal talks.
context: academic
register: formal