leer
to read
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/leˈeɾ/
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Cultural Note
Leer has a spelling change in the preterite (leyó, leyeron) where 'i' becomes 'y' between vowels. Spain celebrates Día del Libro on April 23rd, coinciding with Cervantes' death date. In Barcelona, it's tradition to give a book and a rose on this day.
📝 Example Sentences
Leo un libro antes de dormir cada noche.
I read a book before sleeping every night.
¿Has leído la última novela de ese autor?
Have you read that author's latest novel?