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decipher in Spanish

decipher in Spanish is descifrar, decodificar, interpretar — decipher means to work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation.

decipher in Spanish

descifrar
verb
(transitive) To convert a code or cipher to plain text.
decodificar
verb
(transitive) To convert a code or cipher to plain text.
descifrar
verb
(transitive) To read text that is almost illegible or obscure
interpretar
verb
(transitive) To read text that is almost illegible or obscure
descifrar
verb
(transitive) To find a solution to a problem.
resolver
verb
(transitive) To find a solution to a problem.

What does "decipher" mean?

  1. verb To work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation.
    "Codebreakers worked for months to decipher the enemy's messages."
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decipher in a sentence

  • Codebreakers worked for months to decipher the enemy's messages.
  • I could barely decipher the doctor's handwriting on the prescription.

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What is "decipher" in Spanish?

"decipher" in Spanish is descifrar, decodificar, interpretar. decipher means: To work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation.

How do you use "decipher" in a sentence?

Example: "Codebreakers worked for months to decipher the enemy's messages." In Spanish, "decipher" is descifrar, decodificar, interpretar.

Are there other ways to say "decipher" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "decipher": descifrar, decodificar, interpretar, resolver.

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