Leerlo (en. Read it)

leˈerlo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of interpreting or understanding a written text.
I am going to read it before the meeting.
Voy a leerlo antes de la reunión.
Action of reading a book, document, or any type of text.
She spent all night reading and decided to read it again.
Ella se quedó toda la noche leyendo y decidió leerlo de nuevo.
It consists of deciphering the written words on a medium.
I like to read it aloud to understand it better.
Me gusta leerlo en voz alta para entenderlo mejor.

Etymology

From the verb 'leer' in Spanish and the pronoun 'lo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

read it aloud
To pronounce a written text so that others can hear it.
leerlo en voz alta
I can't stop reading it
I can't resist the temptation to keep reading.
no puedo dejar de leerlo
you have to read it
It is essential that you read it.
tienes que leerlo

Related Words

read
Interpret written text.
leer
reading
Action of reading.
lectura
reader
Person who reads.
lector

Slang Meanings

Take a quick look at a text.
I'm going to read it quickly before sleeping.
Voy a leerlo rápido antes de dormir.
Understand something superficially.
I only skimmed it, I didn't understand much.
Solo lo leí por encima, no entendí mucho.