Literate Meaning in English
word
ˈɫɪtɝət
LIT-er-uht
lˈɪtəɹət
LIT-uh-ruht
Definition
Able to read and write. It can also mean having knowledge or skill in a particular subject.
Usage & Nuances
"Literate" is often used in educational contexts. For other skills, it combines with the area: "computer literate" (knows how to use computers), "digitally literate". Opposite: "illiterate" (cannot read or write). Slightly formal word.
Spanish: alfabetizado - que sabe leer y escribirPortuguese (BR): alfabetizado - letradoPortuguese (PT): alfabetizado - letradoChinese (Simplified): 有读写能力的 - 有文化的Chinese (Traditional): 有讀寫能力的 - 有文化的Hindi: साक्षरArabic: متعلم - قادر على القراءة والكتابةBengali: সাক্ষর - জ্ঞানসম্পন্ন (কোনো বিষয়ে)Russian: грамотный - сведущий (в области)Japanese: 読み書きができる - 知識があるVietnamese: biết đọc biết viết - thành thạo (một lĩnh vực)Korean: 문해력이 있는 - 능숙한 (특정 분야)Turkish: okuryazar - bilgili (bir konuda)Urdu: خواندہ - ماہر (کسی مضمون میں)Indonesian: biết đọc biết viết - thông thạo (một lĩnh vực)
Example Sentences
He is literate and can read simple books.
basic
Every child should become literate.
basic
She was not literate until she was ten years old.
basic
Are you computer literate?
natural
These days, being literate isn't just about reading and writing – it includes using technology too.
natural
My grandmother became literate after attending adult education classes.
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