The English verb "read" means "to interpret, to peruse" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "read" across all 5 tenses. New to English verbs? Start with the English verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "read" in the Present Tense
Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | read |
| you | you (singular) | read |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | reads |
| we | we | read |
| you | you (plural) | read |
| they | they | read |
She reads stories to her children.
Ela lê histórias para seus filhos.
How to Conjugate "read" in the Past Tense
Simple Past Actions that happened in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | read |
| you | you (singular) | read |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | read |
| we | we | read |
| you | you (plural) | read |
| they | they | read |
She read the letter twice.
Ella leyó la carta dos veces.
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Simple Future Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | will read |
| you | you (singular) | will read |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | will read |
| we | we | will read |
| you | you (plural) | will read |
| they | they | will read |
She will read the news online.
Ella leerá las noticias en línea.
How to Conjugate "read" in the Present (-ing) Tense
Present Continuous Actions happening right now| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | am reading |
| you | you (singular) | are reading |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | is reading |
| we | we | are reading |
| you | you (plural) | are reading |
| they | they | are reading |
She is reading a short story.
Ella está leyendo un cuento corto.
How to Conjugate "read" in the Have done Tense
Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | have read |
| you | you (singular) | have read |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | has read |
| we | we | have read |
| you | you (plural) | have read |
| they | they | have read |
She has read all the news today.
Ella ha leído todas las noticias hoy.
Frequently Asked Questions About "read"
Is "read" regular or irregular in English?
"Read" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "read" mean in English?
The English verb "read" means "to interpret, to peruse" in English.
How do you conjugate "read" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → read, you → read, he/she/it → reads, we → read, you → read, they → read.
How many tenses does "read" have in English?
"Read" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.
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