Llevar can describe carrying something, taking it to a place or wearing it.
The idea
Use llevo with yo and llevamos with nosotros in the present.
Examples
- Llevo un libro en la mochila.I carry a book in the backpack.
- Ana lleva abrigo porque hace frío.Ana wears a coat because it is cold.
- Llevamos agua al parque.We take water to the park.
- Los estudiantes llevan cuadernos a clase.The students bring notebooks to class.
- ¿Llevas tu tarjeta contigo?Do you have your card with you?
- Mi hermano lleva una camisa blanca.My brother wears a white shirt.
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Llevar abrigo describes wearing a coat; llevar agua al parque describes taking water there.
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Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ un libro. (llevo / lleva)
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llevo
Llevo is the present form with the subject yo.
Choose the present form for nosotros: Nosotros ___ agua al parque. (llevamos / llevan)
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llevamos
Llevamos is the present form with nosotros.
Choose the action described: Ana tiene el abrigo puesto: ___ abrigo. (lleva / compra)
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lleva
A coat Ana has on is something she lleva.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ un libro. (llevo / lleva)
Choose the present form for nosotros: Nosotros ___ agua al parque. (llevamos / llevan)
Choose the action described: Ana tiene el abrigo puesto: ___ abrigo. (lleva / compra)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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