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"Lee" is a form of "lee", a phrase which is often translated as "read". "Contesta las preguntas" is a phrase which is often translated as "answer the questions". Learn more about the difference between "contesta las preguntas" and "lee" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (imperative; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. answer the questions
Por favor, contesta las preguntas sin usar el diccionario.Please answer the questions without using the dictionary.
a. she answers the questions (feminine)
Cuando contesta las preguntas, Milagros se muestra dubitativa.Milagros seems hesitant when she answers the questions.
b. he answers the questions (masculine)
Él contesta las preguntas que le hace el fiscal.He answers the questions the district attorney asks him.
3. (formal) (used in statements)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you answer the questions
Sra. Templeton, usted es la capitana de su equipo y, por tanto, solo usted contesta las preguntas.Mrs. Templeton, you are your team's captain, and therefore only you answer the questions.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. he reads (masculine)
Roberto es muy lector. Lee novelas y cuentos.Roberto reads a lot. He reads novels and short stories.
b. she reads (feminine)
Martina aprovecha bien su tiempo; lee en el viaje diario al trabajo.Martina takes good advantage of her time; she reads during her daily commute.
