leo

to read a book, newspaper, or other written material

leer

• read something

Collocations read a book · read the news

• I like to read books in my free time.

  Me gusta leer libros en mi tiempo libre.

to watch a film, television programme, or other visual medium

ver, mirar

• watch something

Collocations watch a movie · watch the news

• She enjoys watching TV in the evening.

  Ella disfruta viendo la televisión por la noche.

to believe or accept something as true, especially without proof

creer, aceptar

• take something for granted

Collocations take a statement at face value · take someone's word for it

• He took her explanation at face value.

  Él aceptó su explicación al pie de la letra.

to catch or capture an animal, especially a fish or bird

coger (cautela: vulgar en algunos países), atrapar

• catch something

Collocations catch a fish · catch a bird

• They caught several fish during their trip.

  Capturaron varios peces durante su viaje.

to pick or choose something, especially a person for a particular job or role

elegir, seleccionar

• pick somebody/something

Collocations pick a team member · pick a winner

• The coach picked the best players for the team.

  El entrenador eligió los mejores jugadores para el equipo.

to move in a particular direction or towards something

dirigirse hacia, ir hacia

• take to somewhere

Collocations take to the hills · take to the streets

• The crowd took to the streets in protest.

  La multitud se dirigió a las calles para protestar.

to pull or draw something, especially a curtain or blind

tirar de, mover

• take something

Collocations take the curtains · take the blinds

• She took the curtains to let more light in.

  Ella movió las cortinas para dejar entrar más luz.

to pull or draw a weapon, especially a gun

sacar (un arma), empuñar

• take something

Collocations take a gun · take a knife

• He took his gun and left the room.

  Sacó su arma y abandonó la habitación.