Traer describes bringing something toward a relevant destination.
The idea
Use traigo with yo and traen with a plural third-person subject.
Examples
- Traigo agua para todos.I bring water for everyone.
- Ana trae un libro a la reunión.Ana brings a book to the meeting.
- Traemos las sillas a la sala.We bring the chairs to the room.
- Los estudiantes traen sus cuadernos.The students bring their notebooks.
- ¿Traes el billete contigo?Are you bringing the ticket with you?
- Mi hermano trae pan para la cena.My brother brings bread for dinner.
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The choice between traer and llevar depends on the speaker’s perspective and context.
Try it yourself
Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ agua. (traigo / trayo)
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traigo
Traigo is the irregular present form with yo.
Choose the verb agreeing with the plural subject: Los estudiantes ___ cuadernos. (traen / trae)
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traen
Los estudiantes is plural, so the verb is traen.
Choose the preposition introducing the destination: Ana trae un libro ___ la reunión. (a / de)
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a
A introduces the meeting as the destination.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ agua. (traigo / trayo)
Choose the verb agreeing with the plural subject: Los estudiantes ___ cuadernos. (traen / trae)
Choose the preposition introducing the destination: Ana trae un libro ___ la reunión. (a / de)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Say what you bring to a meeting and what others bring.