How to Say ‘Reading and running’ in Spain Spanish
Leer y correr
leh-EHR ee koh-RREHR
[leh-EHR ee koh-RREHR]
💬 Usage Tip: Where English uses an -ing word for activities, Spanish uses the basic "to" form: leer is "to read", but here it means "reading".
Phrase Breakdown
Leer
[leh-EHR]
to read
Infinitive verb meaning to read books, texts, etc.
Quiero leer una novela.
I want to read a novel.
y
[ee]
and
A conjunction used to connect words or ideas.
Busco una cultura cercana y humana.
I’m looking for a culture that is close and human.
correr
[koh-RREHR]
to run
Infinitive verb; here running as exercise or a hobby.
Salgo a correr por el parque.
I go out running in the park.
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