lees
lehs
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Tú'
'Lees' is the form you use when you are talking directly to one friend, family member, or child. If you are speaking to someone formally (like a boss or a stranger), you would use 'usted lee'.
Reading as a Continuous Action
In Spanish, 'lees' can mean both 'you read' (habitually) and 'you are reading' (right now). You usually don't need the extra verb 'estar' unless you want to emphasize the ongoing nature: 'Estás leyendo'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent on the Past Participle
Mistake: "He leido (I have read)"
Correction: He leído. The accent mark on the 'i' is crucial to separate the vowels and ensure the word has two syllables (le-í-do), not one (lei-do).
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Y' Change
In the past tense (like 'leyó' - he read), the 'i' changes to a 'y' when it comes between two vowels. This makes the pronunciation much smoother, preventing three vowels from stacking up.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: lees
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'lees'?
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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).