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"Tu" is a form of "tu", an adjective which is often translated as "your". "Leer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to read". Learn more about the difference between "leer" and "tu" below.
leer(
leh
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ehr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
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.
a. to read
Se produjo un error al leer el documento.An error occurred while reading the document.
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.).
intransitive verb
a. to read
Leo antes de acostarme para relajarme.I read before going to bed to relax.
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tu(
too
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(possessive)
a. your
Mi casa es tu casa.My house is your house.
Ahora es tu turno.Now it's your turn.
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