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"Contesta" is a form of "contesta", a noun which is often translated as "answer". "Lee" is a form of "lee", a phrase which is often translated as "read". Learn more about the difference between "contesta" and "lee" below.
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general) (Caribbean) (Panama) (South America)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Panama
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
lee
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.
