I read the book

I read the book(
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book
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. leo el libro
I always read the book before I see the movie.Siempre leo el libro antes que vea la película.
a. leí el libro (single occurence)
I read the book that you gave me. I loved it!Leí el libro que me diste. ¡Me encantó!
b. leía el libro (habitual action)
I went to the library and read the book of poetry every night.Iba a la biblioteca y leía el libro de poesía cada noche.
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