Leyendo (en. Reading)

/leˈjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of interpreting and understanding a written text.
I am reading an exciting book.
Estoy leyendo un libro emocionante.
Process of deciphering the words in a text.
She is reading the instructions of the game.
Ella está leyendo las instrucciones del juego.
Activity that can be pleasurable or educational.
We like to read together in the afternoons.
Nos gusta leer juntos en las tardes.

Etymology

Gerund form of the verb 'leer', which comes from the Latin 'legere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reading between the lines
To interpret an implicit message or a hidden meaning.
leyendo entre líneas
reading the future
To predict what will happen.
leyendo el futuro
reading as if it were an open book
To be very transparent or evident in intentions.
leyendo como si fuera un libro abierto

Related Words

read
Action of deciphering and understanding a text.
leer
book
A set of bound sheets that contain text.
libro
reading
The action of reading or the act of reading a text.
lectura

Slang Meanings

To be engrossed in a book.
Don't bother him, he's reading and doesn't realize anything.
No lo molestes, está leyendo y no se da cuenta de nada.
To read quickly and with little interest.
He's just skimming, not concentrating.
Solo está leyendo por encima, no se está concentrando.