A2 Spanish Word Pair
Llevar vs Traer: Two Ways to Carry
llevar vs traer
0:56 min video · 3 sentences · 2 key words
Transcript with English
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About this lesson
Learn when to use llevar (take something away or wear it) and traer (bring something toward the speaker). Three short sentences show where only one word fits.
How to practise
- Before each example plays, pick the word that fits and say your answer out loud.
- Read the difference card, then repeat every example in the Te toca · Your turn pause.
- At the end, check the common mistake so you never make it again.
The difference: llevar vs traer
- llevar to take, to wear. Move something away from here, or wear clothes
- traer to bring. Move something toward the speaker's place
Common mistake: Mañana traigo mi libro a tu casa. ✗ · Mañana llevo mi libro a tu casa. ✓ (You are going to their place, away from you, so use llevar.)
Which one fits?
Say the missing word out loud first, then open the answer.
¿Puedes ＿＿ el pastel?
llevar / traer · Asking someone to come here with it
Show the answer
¿Puedes traer el pastel?
Can you bring the cake?
Voy a ＿＿ la comida.
llevar / traer · Going to another place with it
Show the answer
Voy a llevar la comida.
I am going to take the food.
Lucía ＿＿ un abrigo rojo.
lleva / trae · Describing the clothes she has on
Show the answer
Lucía lleva un abrigo rojo.
Lucía is wearing a red coat.
Key words
| Spanish | English | Level |
|---|---|---|
| llevar | to take, to wear | |
| traer | to bring |
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