This is the 1061st most frequent Spanish word.
lectura
The act of reading or a piece of written text.
Here, 'lectura' refers to the activity of reading in general, often associated with leisure or habit.
Disfruto de la lectura todas las noches antes de dormir.
I enjoy reading every night before sleeping.
In this instance, 'lectura' refers to a specific written work or text that is meant to be read.
El profesor recomendó una lectura sobre historia de arte.
The teacher recommended a reading about art history.
Here, 'lectura' is used to denote the act or process of reading a particular text with comprehension.