leerlo
“leerlo” means “to read it” in Spanish (referring to a masculine singular object (e.g., a book, document, message)).
to read itAlso: to peruse it
📝 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.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ 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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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
This word is a combination of the Spanish verb 'leer' (to read), which comes from the Latin 'legere' (meaning 'to gather, choose, or read'), and the direct object pronoun 'lo' (it), which comes from the Latin 'illum' (that one).
First recorded: The base verb 'leer' appeared in Spanish texts around the 13th century; the combination of infinitive + pronoun is a fundamental structure since Old Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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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.