Portuguese · Common Verbs
Ler
[/leʁ/]
To read
Beginnerverb
Definition
To look at and comprehend the meaning of written words.
Olhar e compreender o significado de palavras escritas.
Example
Ela lê um livro por semana.
She reads a book per week.
Etymology
'Ler' is derived from the Latin 'legere', meaning 'to read'. The word has been directly adapted into Portuguese while retaining its fundamental meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ler' is universally used in both informal and formal contexts, relevant in educational, professional, and everyday situations across different Portuguese-speaking regions.