while reading

while reading(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. leyendo
I fell asleep while reading on the sofa.Me quedé dormida leyendo en el sofá.
b. al leer
Luisa gets completely wrapped up in thought while reading.Luisa se vuelve ensimismada al leer.
c. mientras se lee
It is common to get fatigued while reading for a long time.Es común fatigarse mientras se lee por mucho tiempo.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I had an ephiphany while reading the novel.Tuve una epifanía mientras leía la novela.
I use glasses while reading.Uso lentes mientras leo.
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