How do you say "read" in Spanish (Latin America)?

leer

Verb Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "read" is leer.

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Pronunciation

In Latin American speech, "leer" sounds roughly like leh-EHR, said briskly with flat, even vowels throughout.

Grammar notes

leer is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Leí un libro antes de dormir.

I read a book before bed.

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How to remember leer

The ending of "leer" rhymes loosely with other words you already know, so visualize it sliding into that same rhyming family in your head.

Questions about leer

How do you pronounce leer?

In Latin American speech, "leer" sounds roughly like leh-EHR, said briskly with flat, even vowels throughout.

Is leer formal or casual?

leer is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is leer used in Spanish (Latin America)?

leer is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Leí un libro antes de dormir. (I read a book before bed.).

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