lección — meaning in English

English meaning

• lecture noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
• lesson noun A single period of teaching, or a fixed unit within a course of study.

Senses

lección is used for these senses in English:

• lecture A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

lecture — full definition

1. noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
2. noun A long, stern talking-to meant to correct someone's behaviour.
3. verb To give a formal talk teaching a subject.
4. verb To scold or reprimand someone at length.

lesson — full definition

1. noun A single period of teaching, or a fixed unit within a course of study.
2. noun Something learned from experience, especially through difficulty or failure.

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