The word “llevar” is one of the most versatile words in the Spanish language. There are 23 uses for “llevar” listed in my Spanish to Spanish dictionary.

But in today’s episode of the podcast, we will be looking at 3 common uses. We will look at one, in particular, that is extremely useful for getting to know someone.

I have had a few questions from subscribers recently that have asked for me to cover this tricky word. It is very similar to the word ‘poner‘ which has a lot of different uses as well. Of course, you don’t need to know all 23 the uses of ‘llevar’. But you should get to know the 3 that we are going to look at today.

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Examples from the episode:

To take away – Para llevar.

To take away or to eat here – Para llevar o para tomar aquí.

To eat here – Para tomar aquí.

I can’t carry anything else – No puedo llevar nada más.

You have to carry a lot of water – Tienes que llevar mucha agua.

To wear clothes – Llevar ropa.

She is always wearing fashionable clothing – Ella siempre lleva ropa de moda.

I think it’s important that people wear clothes for the situation – Creo que es importante que la gente lleve ropa para la situación.

In fashion – de moda.

Fashion label clothing – Ropa de marca.

Do you like to wear fashionable clothes – ¿Te gusta llevar ropa de marca?

It depends on the situation. When I go out I like to wear brand clothes but at home I tend to wear unbranded clothes. – Depende de la situación. Cuando salgo me gusta llevar ropa de marca, pero en casa suelo llevar ropa de marca blanca.

Off label – marca blanca.

How long have you been learning Spanish? – ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas aprendiendo español?

I have been learning spanish for 2 years – Llevo aprendiendo español durante dos años.

How long have you been working at the school – ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas trabajando en la escuela?

I have been living in Melbourne for 12 years – Llevo viviendo en Melbourne doce años.

I have been living in Melbourne since 2002 – Llevo viviendo en Melbourne desde 2002.

To have been doing something for a long time – llevar mucho tiempo haciendo algo.

Quote for today:

“No pienses tanto solo dejate llevar” – Don’t over think it, just go with the flow.

How can you use “llevar” in a sentence?

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