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"Leer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to read", and "compartir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to share". Learn more about the difference between "leer" and "compartir" below.
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.).
compartir(
kohm
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pahr
-
teer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
