Also means
perform
Usage Note
Interpretare means to interpret or understand, but also to perform a role (interpretare un personaggio) or play a song. Note: a live language interpreter is rendered with tradurre or the noun interprete. The related noun interpretazione covers both senses.
Examples
"L'attore interpreta un re."
Natural Translation
The actor plays a king.
Literal Translation
The-actor interprets a king.
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