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leer Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

Give commands with leer: lee (tú), lea (usted), leamos (nosotros), leed (vosotros), lean (ustedes).

leer Affirmative Imperative Forms

lee
ustedlea
nosotrosleamos
vosotrosleed
ustedeslean

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to tell someone to read a book, a sign, or a specific page.

Notes on leer in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form is 'lee' (regular). The 'usted' and 'ustedes' forms are borrowed from the present subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Lee este libro, es increíble!

    Read this book, it's incredible!

  • Lea la etiqueta antes de usar el producto.

    Read the label before using the product.

  • Lean las páginas diez a la veinte.

    Read pages ten through twenty.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: leya

    Correct: lea

    Why: Like the present subjunctive, there is no 'y' in the formal command 'lea'.

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