read

US /riːd/
UK /riːd/
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1.

leggere

look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

:
She loves to read books in her free time.
Le piace leggere libri nel suo tempo libero.
Can you read this letter for me?
Puoi leggere questa lettera per me?
2.

interpretare, comprendere

interpret or understand (an emotion, intention, or sign)

:
It was hard to read his expression.
Era difficile leggere la sua espressione.
She could always read people's intentions.
Poteva sempre leggere le intenzioni delle persone.
1.

lettura

a session of reading

:
I had a long read before bed.
Ho fatto una lunga lettura prima di dormire.
The book makes for an interesting read.
Il libro offre una lettura interessante.