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The Spanish Verbs Traer and Llevar


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Sample DialogueDirection Implied with Llevar and TraerSituation 1 – Bring Your Books to ClassSituation 2 – I Brought the Dog to the VetSituation 3 – Bring Me the ReportThe Reflexive Verb LLEVARSEConjugate the Irregular Verb TRAERWant to learn more?Member?Leave a comment!
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In this audio lesson, we practice when to use the Spanish verbs TRAER and LLEVAR.  TRAER is used to say “to bring,” and LLEVAR is used to say “to bring” or “to take.” Unlike their English counterparts, the Spanish verbs TRAER and LLEVAR imply a certain direction of movement. This can be a bit confusing for non-native Spanish speakers. Pero no pasa nada. After listening to this audio Spanish lesson packed with examples, you’ll know exactly when to use TRAER and when to use LLEVAR.

But wait! There’s more! After we pin down when to use TRAER vs. LLEVAR, we’ll focus on the reflexive verb LLEVARSE and then practice conjugating the irregular verb TRAER in the present and preterite tenses.

Sample Dialogue0:55

Molly (M) está en la sala de estar y Aaron (A) está en la cocina.

M: ¿Me traes una cerveza?
A: Cómo no. Te la llevo.

(Aaron va a la sala de estar y ahora está con Molly en la sala de estar.)

A: Aquí tiene. ¿Te traigo algo más?
M: Gracias mi amor. ¿Me traes un sandwich?

(Aaron regresa a la cocina.)

A: Te lo llevo enseguida.

Direction Implied with Llevar and Traer2:27 

LLEVAR
Llevar is used when you are taking something from your current location to another location. Llevar often translates as “to take” in English.

If I’m in the cocina and my husband is in the sala de estar, how would I say, “I’ll bring it to you”?

Te lo llevo.

TRAER
Traer is used when you are bringing something to your current location. In English, it usually translates as “to bring.”

If I’m in the living room with my husband, how would I say, “I’ll bring it to your”?

Te lo traigo.

Situation 1 – Bring Your Books to Class3:48 

(En clase)

Profesora: Por favor, traigan sus libros a clase mañana.

(En casa)

Estudiante: Llevo mi libro a clase hoy.

Situation 2 – I Brought the Dog to the Vet4:28 

A husband is talking to his wife. They are both at home.

Llevé al perro al veterinario ayer.
Y cuando llegué, vi que nuestro vecino había traído a su perro también.

Situation 3 – Bring Me the Report5:10 

(En la oficina) Two colleagues are at work. Colleague A goes up to the desk of Colleague B and asks…

A: ¿Tienes el informe que te traje ayer?
B: No. Lo llevé a casa.
A: ¿Me lo traes mañana?

(Colega B en casa) Colleague B says to her husband…

B: Tengo que llevar este informe al trabajo mañana.

6:19

OJO: When you could use “take” instead of “bring,” use LLEVAR.

The Reflexive Verb LLEVARSE6:40 

LLEVARSE – to take away, to take with you.

When you notice your purse (cartera) is missing….

Alguien se la llevó.

More examples:

Llévate a tu hermano.

Puedes llevarte las sobras a casa.

Conjugate the Irregular Verb TRAER8:16 

Present
Traigo
Traes
Trae
Traemos
Traéis
Traen

Preterite
Traje
Trajiste
Trajo
Trajimos
Trajisteis
Trajeron

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  • ACABAR
  • QUEDAR vs QUEDARSE 

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