Leyese (en. Read)

/leˈje.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates that the action of reading is carried out.

It is important that he/she read the document before signing.

Es importante que leyese el documento antes de firmar.

Used in contexts where desire or possibility is expressed.

If he/she read it, he/she would understand the situation better.

Si lo leyese, entendería mejor la situación.

Used in hypothetical or doubtful situations.

Hopefully he/she would read more often to improve his/her vocabulary.

Ojalá leyese más a menudo para mejorar su vocabulario.

From the verb 'leer' from the Latin 'legere'.

that you read

expresses the need or desire for someone to read something.

que tú leyese

if I read more

used to suggest that the act of reading would have a positive impact.

si leyese más

hopefully I would read

expression that indicates a desire for someone to perform the act of reading.

ojalá leyese

read

To carry out the action of understanding letters and words.

leer

reading

The action of reading or the content that is read.

lectura

reader

A person who reads or who has the ability to read.

lector

To read in a relaxed or casual manner.

I wasn't paying attention, I just read to pass the time.

No estaba pendiente, solo leyese por pasar el tiempo.

Used to indicate that something should be read as a joke.

That message is meant to be read with laughs.

Ese mensaje está para que lo leyese entre risas.