What is the Spanish word for "read"?

Learn how to say "read" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

read

Spanish

leer

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Examples of how to use "read" in Spanish

English
Someone read my private diary!
Spanish
¡Alguien leyó mi diario íntimo!
English
I read every night before bed.
Spanish
Leo todas las noches antes de acostarme.
English
She reads the news each morning.
Spanish
Ella lee las noticias cada mañana.
English
They are reading a short story now.
Spanish
Ellos están leyendo un cuento corto ahora.
English
He read that book last week.
Spanish
Él leyó ese libro la semana pasada.

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