The Spanish Verbs Traer and Llevar

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The Spanish Verbs Traer and Llevar

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11 minutes 48 seconds

7 years ago

The Spanish Verbs Traer and Llevar

Kate TownsendIn 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 Dialogue0:55Molly (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 LLEVARLlevar 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.TRAERTraer 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.6:19OJO: 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 PresentTraigoTraesTraeTraemosTraéisTraenPreteriteTrajeTrajisteTrajoTrajimosTrajisteisTrajeron¡Gracias por escuchar!Want to learn more?10:02 Listen to more lessons covering common Spanish verbs:* ACABAR* QUEDAR vs QUEDARSE Become a member! We cover the subjunctive in depth with a series of 20 premium audio lessons. Instead of sitting in front of a grammar book or computer, you can be on a walk as you interact with the audio lessons, speak Spanish, and master tricky grammatical concepts.Member?Access our Spanish Grammar module covering VERBS.Leave a comment!If you have questions or feedback, leave a comment or send me an email at molly@docmolly.com. Gracias por escuchar y hasta la próxima!