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How do you say "to read" in Mexican Spanish?
leer
In Mexican Spanish, "to read" is leer.
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Pronunciation
leh-EHR. Rhymes with 'their'.
Grammar notes
Regular -er verb. Plural: leen. Past: leí, leyó. Note the accent on yo form in preterite.
Example sentence
Ella lee un libro en la biblioteca.
She reads a book in the library.
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How to remember leer
Leer sounds like 'lay' or 'lay down' and read. When you read, you lay down the words in your mind.
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Questions about leer
How do you say "to read" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to read" is leer. It is a noun.
How is leer written in Mexican Spanish?
leer is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is leer used in a sentence?
Use leer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ella lee un libro en la biblioteca. (She reads a book in the library.).
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