Spanish word

releer

Pronunciation

IPA/releˈeɾ/

Meaning

  • verbreread

Example

Antes de enviar el correo, voy a releer el texto.

Before I send the email, I'm going to reread the text.

Illustration for releer (reread)

More examples

Prefiero releer el capítulo antes de la clase.

I prefer to reread the chapter before class.

Core concept

Reading a text a second time.

Common phrases

  • releer el correo

    reread the email

  • releer el texto

    reread the text

  • releer las notas

    reread the notes

Similar words

leer: Reads a passage to understand its words and overall meaning.
repasar: Briefly reviews studied material to reinforce learning and check understanding.
revisar: Examines documents with care to find mistakes or confirm accuracy.
ojear: Runs the eyes quickly over a page to pick up headings, layout, or the main point.

Definition in Spanish

Volver a leer algo que ya se había leído para recordarlo, comprenderlo mejor o corregirlo.

Word origin

Formed from the prefix re- 'again' attached to leer (from Latin legere), used to indicate reading something already read one more time.

Usage tips

  • Releer is the usual concise verb in everyday speech, while volver a leer or leer otra vez often signals repeated or careful readings.

Related words

  • relecturarereadingnoun

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