interpretació

Interpretació is a Catalan noun meaning the act of interpreting or the result of interpretation. It can refer to the explanation of the meaning of something, the rendition of speech from one language to another, or the presentation of a work from a particular perspective. The term is used across several fields.

In linguistic contexts, interpretació refers to interpretation of language, including real-time oral interpretation (simultània or consecutiva) and sign language interpretation. In literature, art, and film, it denotes a particular reading or rendering of a work, influenced by context, theory, and audience. In law, interpretació jurídica concerns determining how statutes, contracts, or regulations should be understood and applied, balancing literal wording with purpose and principles. In science and data analysis, interpretation involves inferring meaning from results, assessing significance, uncertainty, and limitations.

Skills associated with interpretació include linguistic competence, cultural knowledge, listening, memory, and communication ability. Challenges include ambiguity, cultural differences, and bias. Professionals include interpreters and translators; training often covers ethics, terminology, and technique.

Etymology: from Latin interpretatio, interpretari. Related concepts include hermeneutics and interpretation theory in the humanities. The term also appears in education, media, and policy discussions about how messages are conveyed and understood.