Direction Matters: 'llevó' vs. 'trajo'

The ending '-ó' on a verb like 'llevó' tells you that 'he,' 'she,' or 'you (formal)' did something once and finished it. It's for actions with a clear beginning and end in the past.

A Finished Past Action

Extremely common. One of the first meanings you'll learn.

You can use 'llevó' for more than just clothes. It works for accessories like hats ('llevó un sombrero'), glasses ('llevó gafas'), and even hairstyles ('llevó el pelo corto').

More Than Just Clothes

Just as common as carrying something. A fundamental use of the verb.

Notice how 'llevó' works for both objects ('llevó los libros') and people ('llevó a su hijo'). When it's a person receiving the action, you usually need to add the little word 'a' right before them.

Objects vs. People

Very common for describing movement and travel with people.

A more abstract but still frequent use, especially when talking about processes.

Comprehensive guide to the Spanish word 'llevó'. Learn its meanings like 'took,' 'carried,' and 'wore,' see full conjugations for 'llevar,' and understand usage with examples.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations