Leyeron (en. They read)

/leˈjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of interpreting the content of a written text.
They read the book in an afternoon.
Ellos leyeron el libro en una tarde.
Action of consulting a document or publication.
They read the article about economics in the magazine.
Leyeron el artículo sobre economía en la revista.
Process of decoding written symbols to obtain their meaning.
The students read their essays before submitting them.
Los estudiantes leyeron sus ensayos antes de entregarlos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to read between the lines
To interpret what is not explicit in a text.
leer entre líneas
not to read the fine print
Not paying attention to the hidden details in a contract.
no leer la letra pequeña
to read someone's mind
To understand someone's thoughts or intentions without them expressing it.
leer la mente

Related Words

to read
Action of interpreting a text.
leer
reader
A person who reads or has the habit of reading.
lector
reading
Action of reading or the text that is read.
lectura

Slang Meanings

To read quickly.
They read in a hurry to finish on time.
Leyeron a toda prisa para terminar a tiempo.
To read what suits them.
They only read what they liked from the book.
Sólo leyeron lo que les gustaba del libro.