leyó
leh-YOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella leyó el periódico esta mañana.
A1She read the newspaper this morning.
Usted leyó las instrucciones, ¿verdad?
A1You (formal) read the instructions, right?
El niño leyó su primer cuento ayer.
A2The boy read his first story yesterday.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Y' Rule
In Spanish, if an 'i' is stuck between two vowels when changing a verb's form, it changes to a 'y' to keep the sound clear. That's why we say 'leyó' instead of 'leió'.
Speaking about the Past
Use this specific form when the reading action is finished and happened at a clear point in time.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Missing Accent
Mistake: "leyo"
Correction: leyó
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal 'You'
Remember that 'leyó' works for 'he' and 'she', but also for 'usted' (the polite way to say 'you').
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: leyó
Question 1 of 1
How do you say 'He read the message'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a 'y' in 'leyó' but not in 'leer'?
It's a spelling rule to avoid having three vowels in a row (le-i-ó). The 'y' makes it easier to pronounce.
Can 'leyó' mean 'they read'?
No, 'leyó' is only for one person (he, she, or you formal). For 'they read', you use 'leyeron'.