leerlo
leh-EHR-loh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Puedes terminar de leerlo esta noche?
A2Can you finish reading it tonight?
Es un informe muy largo, pero tenemos que leerlo con atención.
B1It's a very long report, but we have to read it carefully.
Antes de firmar, es crucial leerlo todo.
B2Before signing, it is crucial to read it all.
💡 Grammar Points
Verb + Object Combination
This word combines the base verb 'leer' (to read) with the pronoun 'lo' (it). Since 'lo' is attached to the end of the infinitive, it means the object being read is masculine and singular (like 'el libro').
Pronoun Placement Rule
When using an infinitive (the base form of the verb), you have the choice to put the object pronoun ('lo') either attached to the end (leerlo) or before the conjugated verb that precedes it ('lo quiero leer').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong pronoun gender
Mistake: "Quiero leerla (when referring to 'el periódico' - the newspaper)."
Correction: Quiero leerlo. Always make sure the pronoun ('lo' or 'la') matches the gender of the thing you are reading.
⭐ Usage Tips
Stress and Accentuation
Since 'leerlo' is an infinitive, the stress naturally falls on the last syllable of 'leer' (le-ER-lo), so no written accent mark is needed. However, if you use the affirmative command form, you must write an accent: 'Léelo' (Read it!).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: leerlo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the pronoun 'lo' when referring to 'el mensaje' (the message)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'leerlo' not have an accent mark, but 'léelo' does?
'Leerlo' is an infinitive form, and the stress naturally falls on the last syllable of 'leer' (le-ER-lo), following standard Spanish stress rules. 'Léelo' is an affirmative command, and adding the pronouns forces the stress to shift back, requiring an accent mark to tell you where to pronounce the emphasis.