I can read in Spanish vs I can read Spanish

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I can read in Spanish' implies that the person can read something written in Spanish, while 'I can read Spanish' means the person can read the Spanish language itself.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1488 views

I can read in Spanish

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the ability to read something written in Spanish.

This phrase is used when someone wants to express their ability to read texts, books, or any written material in the Spanish language.

Examples:

I can read in Spanish, but I struggle with speaking it.
She can read in Spanish fluently.
Can you read in Spanish?
They can read in Spanish without any difficulty.
He said he can read in Spanish and French.

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You're reading a comic book in Spanish, and you don't read Spanish, man.
You can read Latin, but you can't read Spanish?
If you don't read Spanish, I have...
Have you read your novels in Spanish? No.
Mr President, I would firstly like to clarify that, during the debate on the previous report, I wished to read a phrase in Spanish, which is the correct linguistic version.
I shall therefore read out the Spanish text of the last two lines.
Then I locked myself in my room, read an old Spanish textbook, 'cause I thought if I could just focus on something, anything...
Mr President, I read that the Spanish authorities are going to hold the cigarette manufacturers responsible for the sale of illegal cigarettes.
I can read in your face that your feelings are driving you wild
Mr President, paragraph 9 of the text in the Spanish version reads 'apliquen este problema [apply this problem]' referring to the transposition of the Community acquis.
My final appeal to the Commission is therefore to pay careful attention to this, and if I am not re-elected I hope that I can read in the newspaper that you have received the message.
I can read faces better than you can read billboards.
That much you can read in the company prospectus.
That much you can read in the company prospectus.
It continues with interviews with some of the Nobel Laureates winners which you can read in our focus.
About the user definable actions you can read in.
I can read in your eyes that Sicily is ready for changing and it's your duty, dear friends and citizens to give a clear and strong signal
We can read in them truths placed there many thousands of years ago.
Unfortunately, this general state of affairs is escalating, as we can read in press reports now.
Okay, if I can read hieroglyphics I can follow simple instructions.

Alternatives:

I can read Spanish texts.
I can read Spanish books.
I can read Spanish newspapers.
I can read Spanish articles.
I can read Spanish documents.

I can read Spanish

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the ability to read the Spanish language itself.

This phrase is used when someone wants to express their ability to understand written Spanish, without specifying the type of material being read.

Examples:

I can read Spanish, but I struggle with speaking it.
She can read Spanish fluently.
Can you read Spanish?
They can read Spanish without any difficulty.
He said he can read Spanish and French.

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If you don't read Spanish, I have...
You can read Latin, but you can't read Spanish?
You're reading a comic book in Spanish, and you don't read Spanish, man.
I shall therefore read out the Spanish text of the last two lines.
Then I locked myself in my room, read an old Spanish textbook, 'cause I thought if I could just focus on something, anything...
Mr President, I read that the Spanish authorities are going to hold the cigarette manufacturers responsible for the sale of illegal cigarettes.
Have you read your novels in Spanish? No.
Mr President, paragraph 9 of the text in the Spanish version reads 'apliquen este problema [apply this problem]' referring to the transposition of the Community acquis.
Mr President, I would firstly like to clarify that, during the debate on the previous report, I wished to read a phrase in Spanish, which is the correct linguistic version.
I can read faces better than you can read billboards.
Okay, if I can read hieroglyphics I can follow simple instructions.
- Now I can read it.
If you want, I can read it in the documentary.
Or somewhere where I can read quietly.
I can read anything I've written.
I can read your face like a book.
I can read some signs, some words.
I can read the news on your faces.
Jonathan and I can read through the manuals.
That's how I can read people so well.

Alternatives:

I can understand written Spanish.
I am able to read Spanish.
I have the ability to read Spanish.
I know how to read Spanish.
I can comprehend written Spanish.

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I can read in Spanish vs I can read Spanish