Leerlo

Leerlo is a Spanish verb phrase formed by the verb leer (to read) and the clitic pronoun lo (it). It represents the action of reading something that has already been mentioned or is understood from context. Grammatically, leerlo can function as an infinitive or non-finite clause after a conjugated verb, as in quiero leerlo (I want to read it) or voy a leerlo (I am going to read it). It can also appear with a gerund, as in estoy leyéndolo (I am reading it), where the pronoun attaches to the gerund form and the resulting word is written as leyéndolo.

In imperative constructions, leerlo forms syllables with clitic attachment: léelo means “read it” for tú, and léalo means “read it” for usted. The negative tú imperative is no lo leas, while for usted it is no lo lea and for ustedes no lo lean. When the direct object is feminine, the corresponding la replaces lo (e.g., léela, no la leas) with similar accent and attachment rules. The accent marks help preserve the correct pronunciation after the clitic is added.

Leerlo also illustrates general Spanish clitic rules: the pronoun lo attaches to non-finite verbs without altering the stem, and accent placement may change to maintain proper stress. This construction is common in both European and Latin American Spanish and is frequently encountered in everyday spoken and written language as a standard way to refer to reading a previously identified object.