leía el libro
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leía el libro
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I was reading the book
Leía el libro cuando sonó el teléfono.I was reading the book when the phone rang.
a. he was reading the book (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
¿Qué estaba haciendo David mientras estabas viendo televisión? - Leía el libro que se trajo con él.What was David doing while you were watching TV? - He was reading the book he brought with him.
b. she was reading the book (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
¿Marcela no se dio cuenta de lo que estaba pasando? - No. Leía el libro que le regalaste y tenía sus audífonos puestos.Marcela didn't realize what was going on? - No. She was reading the book you gave her and had her headphones on.
c. was reading the book
Claudia leía el libro que la abuela le había regalado para su cumpleaños.Claudia was reading the book Grandma had given her for her birthday.
3. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you were reading the book
No me di cuenta que leía el libro que le di. ¿Está interesante?I didn't realize you were reading the book I gave you. Is it interesting?
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