The Subjunctive Mood of Leer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainties about the act of reading. For example, Es importante que leas el contrato antes de firmarlo. (It’s important that you read the contract before signing it.)

Leer is a regular -er verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the regular pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Leer (to read) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of leer is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action related to reading.

Wish or desire: For example, Espero que lea este libro. (I hope he/she reads this book.)

Demand or recommendation: For example, Es necesario que leas las instrucciones. (It’s necessary that you read the instructions.)

Uncertainty or doubt: For example, Dudo que lean el periódico todos los días. (I doubt they read the newspaper every day.)

Slang/idiomatic: ¡Léanme los labios! (Read my lips! – used to emphasize a statement.)

Examples

Examples of Leer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que lea las instrucciones con cuidado antes de comenzar. (It’s important that you read the instructions carefully before starting.)

Para mejorar tu español, te recomiendo que leas más libros y periódicos. (To improve your Spanish, I recommend that you read more books and newspapers.)

Espero que lean este informe con atención y hagan preguntas si tienen dudas. (I hope you read this report carefully and ask questions if you have any doubts.)

Antes de viajar, leamos sobre la cultura y las costumbres locales. (Before traveling, let’s read about the local culture and customs.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, es importante que leas ambos lados del debate con mente abierta. (Even if you disagree, it’s important that you read both sides of the debate with an open mind.)

Para estar al día con las noticias, lean varios periódicos y sitios web confiables. (To stay up-to-date with the news, read several reliable newspapers and websites.)

Antes de comprar un producto, leamos las reseñas de otros clientes. (Before buying a product, let’s read reviews from other customers.)

Aunque sea aburrido, es importante que lean el manual de instrucciones completo. (Even if it’s boring, it’s important that you read the entire instruction manual.)

Para estar al tanto de las últimas tendencias, lean revistas de moda y blogs populares. (To keep up with the latest trends, read fashion magazines and popular blogs.)

Antes de invertir en una empresa, leamos sus informes financieros con detenimiento. (Before investing in a company, let’s read their financial reports carefully.)

Aunque sea difícil, es importante que leas libros que desafíen tus creencias. (Even if it’s difficult, it’s important that you read books that challenge your beliefs.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Leer (to read) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.