leíste
leh-EES-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Leíste el mensaje que te mandé?
A1Did you read the message I sent you?
Ayer leíste un poema muy bonito.
A1Yesterday you read a very beautiful poem.
Sé que leíste mi diario.
A2I know you read my diary.
💡 Grammar Points
Talking about finished actions
Leíste is used for the 'tú' (informal you) form when the reading is completely finished and over with.
The Accent Mark
Even though it sounds like 'le-is-te', we put an accent on the 'í' to show that the 'e' and 'i' are two separate sounds instead of blending together.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "leiste"
Correction: leíste (without the accent, the pronunciation changes incorrectly).
⭐ Usage Tips
Is it formal?
No, 'leíste' is specifically for someone you are on a first-name basis with. For formal situations, use 'leyó'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: leíste
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'Did you read the book?'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'leíste' only for one person?
Yes, it is used exclusively when talking to one single person that you know well (tú).
Why does it have an accent on the 'i'?
The accent on the 'í' ensures that the 'e' and 'i' are pronounced as two separate syllables (le-í-ste) rather than one sliding sound.