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"Decidir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to decide", and "leer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to read". Learn more about the difference between "decidir" and "leer" below.
decidir(
deh
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see
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deer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to decide
Su hija aún no ha decidido qué quiere estudiar.Their daughter has not yet decided what she wants to study.
decidirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
3. (to settle)
a. to make up one's mind
Todo lo que tienes que hacer es decidirte y pasar a la acción.All you have to do is make up your mind and take action.
leer(
leh
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ehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to read
Deberías leer las obras completas de Shakespeare.You should read the complete works of Shakespeare.
a. to read
A ese jugador de póker es imposible leerle la cara.It's impossible to read that poker player's face.
3. (computing)
4. (education)
a. to defend
Leyó su tesis doctoral frente a un panel de profesores.She defended her doctoral thesis in front of a panel of professors.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
