Leerte (en. Read you)

/'le.er.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of examining and understanding the meaning of a written text.
I always enjoy reading you before sleeping.
Siempre disfruto leerte antes de dormir.
Spending time reading a book or other written material.
I love reading you because your stories are fascinating.
Me encanta leerte porque tus historias son fascinantes.
Receiving information from a written text.
Reading you has helped me learn a lot about history.
Leerte me ha ayudado a aprender mucho sobre historia.

Etymology

From the verb 'leer' in Spanish, which comes from the Latin 'legere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reading to yourself
Reflecting on what has been read.
leerte a ti mismo
reading the tarot
Consulting the tarot cards for guidance.
leerte el tarot

Related Words

reading
The act of reading; the process of interpreting a text.
lectura
book
A set of written or printed sheets that are bound together.
libro
reader
A person who reads.
lector

Slang Meanings

To be in the know
If reading you is to be in the know, I’m in.
Si leerte es estar en la onda, me apunto.
To immerse oneself in a book
I'm going to read you to dive into this book that was recommended to me.
Voy a leerte para meterme en este libro que me recomendaron.