leíste
“leíste” means “you read” in Spanish (talking to one person informally about the past).
you read
Also: did you read?
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¿Leíste el mensaje que te mandé?
A1Did you read the message I sent you?
Ayer leíste un poema muy bonito.
A1Yesterday you read a very beautiful poem.
Sé que leíste mi diario.
A2I know you read my diary.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
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Quick Quiz: leíste
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'Did you read the book?'
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'legere', which originally meant 'to gather' or 'to collect', and later evolved into 'to read'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'leíste' only for one person?
Yes, it is used exclusively when talking to one single person that you know well (tú).
Why does it have an accent on the 'i'?
The accent on the 'í' ensures that the 'e' and 'i' are pronounced as two separate syllables (le-í-ste) rather than one sliding sound.