Verb · A2 · Spanish glossary
Traer: to bring
traer
Pronunciation: trah-EHR (stress the capital letters)
Traer means “to bring” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to bring
- How to say it: trah-EHR
- Present: yo traigo, tú traes
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “traer” means and how to use it
Traer means “to bring” something toward the place where you or the listener is.
How to conjugate “traer”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | traigo | I |
| tú | traes | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | trae | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | traemos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | traen | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo traje, él trajo | I / he or she |
| Past participle | traído | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Traigo mi computadora al trabajo.I bring my computer to work.
- ¿Puedes traer agua, por favor?Can you bring water, please?
- Ella trajo un pastel a la fiesta.She brought a cake to the party.
Usage tip
Traer is “bring to here,” and llevar is “take to there.” Compare: “Trae el libro” (bring the book here) and “Lleva el libro” (take the book there).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to bring” in Spanish?
“to bring” in Spanish is “traer.” It is pronounced trah-EHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “traer”?
Say trah-EHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “traer”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “traje” and “él” is “trajo.” The past participle is “traído.”
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