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No. 3,070 in Spanish

lee

"Lee" means "reads" (third-person singular present tense of "leer").

In a sentence

  • Ella lee un libro cada noche antes de dormir.

    She reads a book every night before sleeping.

    In this sentence, 'lee' is the third-person singular form of the verb 'leer' (to read) in the present tense, indicating an action currently performed by 'Ella' (she).

  • Él siempre lee el periódico durante el desayuno.

    He always reads the newspaper during breakfast.

    Here, 'lee' again demonstrates the third-person singular present tense, representing the habitual activity of 'Él' (he).

  • Cuando estás cansado, lee lentamente para comprender mejor.

    When you are tired, read slowly to understand better.

    In this instance, 'lee' is used as an imperative mood in an informal command directed at the recipient, advising how to proceed with an action.

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