leo

USAGE NOTE

When it refers to the zodiac sign, the plural of “leo” is “leo” or “leos.” The adjective "leo" is invariable, which means its form does not change according to the gender or number of the noun it describes.

el leo, la leo(

leh

)

This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).

masculine or feminine noun

1. (person born under the sign of Leo)

a. Leo

Los leo tienen fama de ser muy enojones.Leos are thought to be quite short-tempered.

b. Leonian

Yo que tú no me pondría a discutir con un leo.If I were you, I wouldn't get into an argument with a Leonian.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

2. (born under the sign of Leo)

a. Leo (noun)

Soy leo, pero mi esposo es virgo.I'm a Leo, but my husband is a Virgo.

b. Leonian

¿Eres leo? ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?You're Leonian? When's your birthday?

Examples

Phrases

yo leo	I read
siempre leo	I always read
yo leo un libro	I read a book I'm reading a book
leo un libro	I read a book
yo les leo un libro	I read them a book
siempre leo los domingos por la mañana	I always read on Sunday mornings
yo leo mucho	I read a lot
yo leo y escribo	I read and write
leo el libro	I read the book I'm reading the book
yo leo muchos libros	I read lots of books
¿Qué hago en mis ratos libres? Patino en línea y leo revistas.	What do I do in my free time? I rollerblade and read magazines.
lo leo	I read it
leo el periódico	I read the newspaper
leo tantos libros como ella cada semana	I read as many books as her per week
a veces pongo la radio cuando leo el periódico	sometimes I turn on the radio when I'm reading the newspaper
a veces escucho la radio cuando leo el periódico	I sometimes listen to the radio while I read the newspaper
yo leo un menú	I read a menu
leo una revista y como	I read magazines and I eat meals
leo libros y revistas	I read books and magazines
yo leo los libros a las niñas	I read the books to the girls