lees
“lees” means “you read” in Spanish (informal singular present tense).
you read
Also: are reading
📝 In Action
¿Qué lees en tu tiempo libre?
A1What do you read in your free time?
Si lees este libro, entenderás la historia.
A2If you read this book, you will understand the story.
Parece que lees la mente, porque justo iba a preguntar eso.
B1It seems like you read minds, because I was just about to ask that.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
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Words that translate to "lees" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly uses 'lees'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The infinitive 'leer' comes from the Latin verb *legere*, meaning 'to gather, collect, or read aloud'. The original sense of collecting letters or words evolved into the modern meaning of comprehending written text.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lees' a regular or irregular verb form?
While 'lees' (and the whole present tense except 'yo') looks regular, the infinitive 'leer' is considered irregular because its past tense forms (like 'leyó' and 'leyeron') require a spelling change (i to y) to make them sound right.
How do I say 'You are reading' right now?
The simplest way is still 'lees'. However, if you want to emphasize that the action is happening *at this exact moment*, you can use the structure: 'Estás leyendo' (You are reading).