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leer Present Subjunctive Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of leer is regular: lea, leas, lea, leamos, leáis, lean.

leer Present Subjunctive Forms

yolea
leas
él/ella/ustedlea
nosotrosleamos
vosotrosleáis
ellos/ellas/ustedeslean

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when you want someone to read something (wish), doubt they are reading, or after expressions like 'es importante que'.

Notes on leer in the Present Subjunctive

Leer is regular in the subjunctive. It follows the rule of taking the 'yo' form of the present (leo), dropping the 'o', and adding -er/-ir subjunctive endings.

Example Sentences

  • Mi madre quiere que yo lea este artículo.

    My mother wants me to read this article.

    yo

  • Espero que leas mi carta pronto.

    I hope that you read my letter soon.

  • Es importante que leamos las instrucciones.

    It is important that we read the instructions.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: leya

    Correct: lea

    Why: Learners mistakenly add a 'y' here because of the preterite/gerund forms, but the present subjunctive of leer has no 'y'.

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