ler
to read
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/leɾ/
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Cultural Note
Portugal has a rich literary tradition including Fernando Pessoa and José Saramago (Nobel Prize). Brazil gave the world Machado de Assis and Clarice Lispector. The irregular present tense form 'leio' catches many learners off guard.
📝 Example Sentences
Eu leio todos os dias antes de dormir.
I read every day before going to sleep.
Já leste este livro?
Have you read this book?