In English, explain the difference between the two sentences.

Alberto leyó el libro cuando volvió a casa.

Alberto leía el libro cuando volvió a casa.

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The first sentence, "Alberto leyó el libro cuando volvió a casa," means that Alberto read the book once he arrived home, indicating that he completed the action of reading the book.

The second sentence, "Alberto leía el libro cuando volvió a casa," means that Alberto was reading the book when he arrived home, indicating that he was in the process of reading the book when he returned home.