Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to bring" in Spanish: traer
traer
To bring in Spanish is traer. Say yo traigo and ¿Puedes traer pan? Present is irregular: traigo, traes, trae.
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How to pronounce traer
Say it
trah-EHR / TRAHY-goh
/tɾa.ˈeɾ/
trah-EHR. Yo traigo is TRAHY-goh. Stress falls on EHR in traer.
"to bring" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| traer | to bring Dictionary infinitive. | Dictionary infinitive. |
| yo traigo | I bring Irregular present. | Irregular present. |
| ¿puedes traer…? | can you bring…? Favor ask. | Favor ask. |
| trae eso | bring that Informal command. | Informal command. |
| ustedes traen | you all bring Latin American plural you. | Latin American plural you. |
How to use traer in real life
- 1Party plan
Yo traigo las bebidas mañana.
I'll bring the drinks tomorrow.
Traigo from traer.
- 2Favor
¿Puedes traer tu laptop a la reunión?
Can you bring your laptop to the meeting?
Traer after poder.
- 3Kitchen
Trae el salero, por favor.
Bring the salt shaker, please.
Trae is the tú command of traer.
Mistakes English speakers make with traer
Incorrect: Yo trao el pastel.
Correct: Yo traigo el pastel.
Irregular: yo traigo from traer.
Incorrect: Yo traer las sillas.
Correct: Yo traigo las sillas. / Voy a traer las sillas.
Conjugate traer; do not leave the infinitive alone.
Good to know
Traer means bring toward here. Llevar means take away or carry. Hosts often say ¿Qué traen ustedes? before a gathering.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a picnic
ChatPal
¿Qué traes tú al picnic?
What are you bringing to the picnic?
You
Traigo fruta y agua.
I'm bringing fruit and water.
ChatPal
Genial. Yo traigo el mantel.
Great. I'll bring the tablecloth.
You
Perfecto. Nos vemos allá.
Perfect. See you there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to bring" in Spanish
How do I say I bring?
Yo traigo.
Why not yo trao?
Traer is irregular: yo traigo.
Traer vs llevar?
Traer = bring here; llevar = take/carry away.
How do you pronounce traigo?
TRAHY-goh, like try + go.
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