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literacy in Spanish

literacy in Spanish is alfabetismo, alfabetización, competencia — literacy means the ability to read and write.

literacy in Spanish

alfabetismo
noun
The ability to read and write.
alfabetización
noun
The ability to read and write.
competencia
noun
(by extension) The ability to understand and evaluate something.
cultura
noun
(by extension) The ability to understand and evaluate something.

What does "literacy" mean?

  1. noun The ability to read and write.
    "The charity runs literacy programs for adults who never learned to read."
  2. noun A basic working knowledge of a particular subject.
    "Schools are now expected to teach digital literacy alongside reading and math."
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literacy in a sentence

  • The charity runs literacy programs for adults who never learned to read.
  • Schools are now expected to teach digital literacy alongside reading and math.

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What is "literacy" in Spanish?

"literacy" in Spanish is alfabetismo, alfabetización, competencia. literacy means: The ability to read and write.

How do you use "literacy" in a sentence?

Example: "The charity runs literacy programs for adults who never learned to read." In Spanish, "literacy" is alfabetismo, alfabetización, competencia.

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

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "literacy": alfabetismo, alfabetización, competencia, cultura.

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