Leyera (en. Read)
[leˈjeɾa]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of reading in the past.
When I was a child, I read many adventure books.
Cuando era niño, leyera muchos libros de aventuras.
Expression of memories related to reading.
If I read more often, I would have a better vocabulary.
Si leyera más a menudo, tendría mejor vocabulario.
Indicates a habitual action in the past.
She would read every day before sleeping.
Ella leyera todos los días antes de dormir.
Etymology
Derives from the verb leer, from Latin 'legere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reading between the lines
To interpret beyond what is explicit.
leyendo entre líneas
a book that I read
A book that was read by someone in the past.
un libro que leyera
Related Words
read
Action of interpreting written signs.
leer
reading
Action of reading a text.
lectura
reader
Person who reads.
lector
Slang Meanings
Activities related to reading that are common.
I'm always into reading the best books.
Siempre estoy en la onda de leyera los mejores libros.
Informally referring to remembering something that was read.
In the talk, no one was reading what really mattered.
En la charla, nadie leyera lo que realmente importaba.