reinterpretare

to reinterpret

verb reh-een-ter-preh-TAH-reh Rare

Origin: From 're-' + 'interpretare', from Latin 'interpretari', to explain.

Usage Note

Reinterpretare takes avere as its auxiliary. It implies taking an existing text, role, or concept and giving it a new reading or performance—common in theatre, music, and literary criticism. The corresponding noun is reinterpretazione.

Examples

"La regista ha reinterpretato il classico in chiave moderna."

Natural Translation

The director reinterpreted the classic in a modern key.

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