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What does 'leer' mean?

  1. to read

  2. to write

  3. to play

  4. to listen

The correct answer is: to read

While 'leer' and 'to read' may both be translated as 'to understand written words', 'leer' refers specifically to the action of reading while 'to read' is a more general term. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not have the same meaning as 'leer'. 'To write' is the act of creating written words, 'to play' is typically associated with recreational activities, and 'to listen' involves actively paying attention to spoken words. These options do not accurately represent the meaning of 'leer'.