leer revista
/leeɾ ɾebista/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "read magazine" is leer revista.
leer revista is used to describe the act of looking at and understanding the written or printed content of a periodical publication.
Which one should you use?
If you want to express the act of flipping through or perusing a magazine rather than reading it deeply, you can use Hojear una revista. If you want to say "take a look at a magazine", use Echarle un vistazo a una revista.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the idea of reading magazines in general (plural), use the form leer revistas without an article.
How do you pronounce it?
/leeɾ ɾebista/
Did you know?
- In a military context, a revista is not a publication but a formal inspection of troops and equipment.
- If a Spanish speaker says they are hojeando a revista, they are focusing on the 'hojas' or 'leaves' of the paper.
- The verb leer is a distant cousin to the English word 'legend', as both stem from the same ancient root meaning 'to collect or gather'.
Examples in context
- Me gusta leer revistas de moda.I enjoy reading fashion magazines.
- Voy a hojear una revista para encontrar una receta de cocina.I will flip through a magazine to find a cooking recipe.
- ¡Échale un vistazo a esta revista, tiene artículos increíbles!Take a look at this magazine, it has amazing articles!
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a waiting room.
- DanielLucía, ¿quieres leer revista de moda?Lucía, do you want to read a fashion magazine?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, me encanta leer revista.Yes, Daniel, I love to read a magazine.
- DanielAquí tienes una muy interesante.Here is a very interesting one.
- LucíaMuchas gracias por prestarla.Thank you very much for lending it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries leer, revista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
