Leen (en. Read)

/leˈen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

action of reading, which consists of interpreting written texts.

The students read a book each week.

Los estudiantes leen un libro cada semana.

act to obtain information through reading.

They always read the instructions before starting the exam.

Siempre leen las instrucciones antes de comenzar el examen.

process of decoding written codes.

They read the scores at the rehearsal.

Ellos leen las partituras en el ensayo.

From the Latin 'legere', which means 'to read'.

read between the lines

understand a hidden meaning in a text.

leen entre líneas

read the fine print

review details or conditions that may be hidden or not obvious.

leen la letra pequeña

read the room

perceive the emotional state or atmosphere of a situation.

leen el ambiente

read

action of interpreting texts.

leer

reader

person who reads.

lector

reading

action of reading or text that is read.

lectura

Read quickly or casually.

Yesterday I read the chapter in 10 minutes.

Ayer me leí el capítulo en 10 minutos.

Read with attention or concentration.

I have to stop and really read this article.

Tengo que detenerme a leer de verdad este artículo.