leer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to read
The preterite conjugation of leer (regular -er verb, ranked #60). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | leí |
| tú | leíste |
| él/ella/Ud. | leyó |
| nosotros | leímos |
| vosotros | leísteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | leyeron |
Example sentence
Ayer yo leí.
Yesterday I read.
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