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    Leyó (en. Read)

    /leˈjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of reading performed by a person in the past.
    She read a fascinating book yesterday.
    Ella leyó un libro fascinante ayer.
    Interpret or understand a written text.
    He read the letter carefully.
    Él leyó la carta con atención.
    Study or review a written document.
    The teacher read the exams to correct them.
    El profesor leyó los exámenes para corregir.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    read between the lines
    Interpret a text beyond its literal meaning.
    leer entre líneas
    read someone's mind
    Know what someone is thinking without them saying it.
    leer la mente
    read someone
    Get to know a person deeply through their actions or words.
    leer a alguien

    Related Words

    read
    Action of interpreting a written text.
    leer
    reader
    A person who reads.
    lector
    reading
    The act of reading.
    lectura

    Slang Meanings

    I was reading something very interesting.
    Yesterday I read something that blew my mind.
    Ayer leí algo que me voló la cabeza.
    Referring to quickly understanding a situation.
    I already read the play, I know what they intend to do.
    Ya leí la jugada, sé lo que pretenden hacer.