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How do you say "to read" in Mexican Spanish?

leer

Noun

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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