VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

leer

to read

First introduced in Chapter 1chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use leer where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see leer after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo leo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to read when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta leer en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates read slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does leer mean in Spanish?
to read (introduced in Chapter 1 in Chapurra).
How do you use leer in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is leer in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 1. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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