How to Say “Can You Read English?” in Spanish

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¿puedes leer en inglés?
To say 'can you read english?' in Spanish, use ¿puedes leer en inglés?
This phrase is used to ask if a person has the ability to read text written in the English language.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, you may also use the variations ¿Sabes leer inglés? or ¿Eres capaz de leer inglés?

How does it change in a sentence?

When asking a group of two or more people if they can read English, use the plural form ¿pueden leer en inglés?

When do people say it?

If someone lacks the ability to read English, a common short response to this question is No, no puedo.

Did you know?

  • The Spanish word for 'English', inglés, actually entered the language through Old French rather than directly from English.
  • In Spanish, using the verb saber (to know) in ¿Sabes leer inglés? treats the ability to read as a learned skill rather than just a physical capacity.

Examples in context

  • Disculpe, ¿puede usted leer inglés?
    Excuse me, can you read English?
  • Sí, puedo leer inglés.
    Yes, I can read English.
  • Oye, ¿puedes leer inglés?
    Hey, can you read English?

Example conversation

Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a menu in a restaurant.

  1. Sofía

    Alejandro, ¿puedes leer en inglés?
    Alejandro, can you read in English?
  2. Alejandro

    Sí, puedo leerlo un poco.
    Yes, I can read it a little bit.
  3. Sofía

    ¿Qué dice este plato?
    What does this dish say?
  4. Alejandro

    Dice que es pescado con arroz.
    It says it is fish with rice.

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