leRÁS

Lerás is the second-person singular form of the Spanish verb leer in the simple future tense. It denotes that the subject, informal you (tú), will perform the action of reading at some point in the future. The form is used in declarative statements, promises, predictions, or instructions directed at a single listener.

Morphology and conjugation: leer is an -er verb. The simple future is formed by adding the endings -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án to the infinitive. Therefore, the paradigm for leer in the future includes leeré, leerás, leerá, leeremos, leeréis, leerán. Lerás corresponds to the second-person singular, with the stress placed on the last syllable, as indicated by the accent.

Pronunciation and orthography: lerás is spelled with a written accent on the final syllable to mark stress. In standard Spanish, it is pronounced roughly as le-RÁS, with a rolled or tapped r depending on dialect. There is no stem change in this tense; the form is regular for all regular -er verbs.

Usage and context: Lerás appears in contexts where a future action is attributed to tú. It is appropriate in narrative or explanatory text, as well as everyday speech. It contrasts with periphrastic futures like "vas a leer" or "tú vas a leer," which convey near-future nuance. Examples include: “Tú leerás el informe mañana,” or “Cuando termines, tú leerás las instrucciones.”

See also: leer, conjugation of leer, Spanish verb conjugation, futuro simple.