Spanish Phrase
¿Qué lees los fines de semana?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone what they usually read during the weekend. It can refer to books, magazines, newspapers, or even digital content. The question is informal and assumes a familiar relationship with the listener.
When to use
Use this question when you want to start a conversation about reading habits, recommend a book, or simply get to know someone's weekend routine. It works well in casual settings like coffee shops, language‑exchange meet‑ups, or online chat with a friend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quéleeslosfinesdesemana?
Qué (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask about something unknown; always carries an accent when it functions as a question word.
lees (present tense, 2nd person singular)
The verb leer conjugated for 'tú' in the present indicative; note the -es ending, not -e (which would be third person).
los fines de semana (plural noun phrase)
Literally 'the ends of the week'; the plural article 'los' is required because 'fines' is plural.
Word order in yes‑no and wh‑questions
Spanish places the interrogative word at the start, followed by the verb, then the rest of the sentence, ending with a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué lees los fines de semana?
What do you read on weekends?
Me gusta leer novelas de misterio y a veces revistas de ciencia.
I like to read mystery novels and sometimes science magazines.
✕Common Mistakes
Que lees los fines de semana?
Missing the accent; "Qué" with an accent is required for the interrogative pronoun.
¿Qué lee los fines de semana?
Third‑person form; for "tú" you need "lees".
¿Qué lees el fin de semana?
Singular form changes the meaning; the phrase refers to the plural "fines".
¿Qué lees fines de semana?
Omitting the article makes the phrase sound unnatural.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué sueles leer los fines de semana?
What do you usually read on weekends?
¿Qué tipo de lecturas prefieres los fines de semana?
What kind of reading do you prefer on weekends?
¿Qué lees habitualmente los fines de semana?
What do you habitually read on weekends?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, the weekend (sábado y domingo) is a prime time for reading, especially newspapers and literary magazines. In Spain, "el domingo por la tarde" is traditionally reserved for a relaxed read, while in Latin America, families often share a "cuento" (short story) after dinner. Adjust your tone: using "¿Qué lees…?" is friendly; for a more formal setting you could say "¿Qué lee usted los fines de semana?".