Signification
To peruse written text in a book.
Contexte culturel
In Catalonia, reading is celebrated on April 23rd (Sant Jordi). It is tradition to give a book and a rose to loved ones. Buenos Aires is a city of readers. The 'Ateneo Grand Splendid' is one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, located in an old theater. The FIL (Feria Internacional del Libro) in Guadalajara is the largest book fair in the Spanish-speaking world.
Master the 'Y'
Remember that 'leer' becomes 'leyendo' and 'leyó'. This is the most common mistake for intermediate learners.
Book vs. Novel
While 'libro' is general, Spanish speakers often specify 'novela' (novel) if it's fiction.
Signification
To peruse written text in a book.
Master the 'Y'
Remember that 'leer' becomes 'leyendo' and 'leyó'. This is the most common mistake for intermediate learners.
Book vs. Novel
While 'libro' is general, Spanish speakers often specify 'novela' (novel) if it's fiction.
Teste-toi
Conjugate the verb 'leer' in the present tense.
Yo ___ un libro en la clase.
The 'yo' form of 'leer' is 'leo'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct option:
No preposition 'a' is needed for objects.
Match the Spanish to the English.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: ¿Qué haces? Maria: ___ un libro.
Maria is talking about herself, so she uses the 'yo' form.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Books to Read
Fiction
- • Novela
- • Cuento
- • Poesía
Non-Fiction
- • Ensayo
- • Biografía
- • Historia
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYo ___ un libro en la clase.
The 'yo' form of 'leer' is 'leo'.
Choose the correct option:
No preposition 'a' is needed for objects.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
Juan: ¿Qué haces? Maria: ___ un libro.
Maria is talking about herself, so she uses the 'yo' form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsIt's better to say 'leer en el Kindle' or 'leer un libro digital'.
No, you can say 'leer libros' (plural) or 'leer el libro' (the specific book).
'Leer' is to read thoroughly; 'ojear' is to glance through.
You can say 'Estoy leyendo' or simply 'Leo'.
It is masculine: {el|m} libro.
Yes, 'leer a alguien' means to understand someone's intentions.
Expressions liées
Devorar un libro
similarTo read a book very quickly because it is interesting.
Hojear un libro
specialized formTo flip through the pages of a book.
Ratón de biblioteca
builds onBookworm (literally: library mouse).
