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llevar Present Conjugation

llevarto carry

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of llevar is regular: llevo, llevas, lleva, llevamos, lleváis, llevan.

llevar Present Forms

yollevo
llevas
él/ella/ustedlleva
nosotrosllevamos
vosotroslleváis
ellos/ellas/ustedesllevan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about things you are carrying right now, what you usually wear, or how long you have been doing an activity. It is the most common way to describe your current outfit or transport.

Notes on llevar in the Present

Llevar is a completely regular -ar verb in the present tense with no stem changes or spelling shifts.

Example Sentences

  • Siempre llevo las llaves en el bolsillo.

    I always carry the keys in my pocket.

    yo

  • Ella lleva un vestido rojo muy bonito.

    She is wearing a very pretty red dress.

    él/ella/usted

  • Llevamos tres horas esperando el autobús.

    We have been waiting for the bus for three hours.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'uso' instead of 'llevo' for clothes.

    Correct: llevo

    Why: While 'usar' is used for tools, 'llevar' is the standard way to say you are wearing an item of clothing.

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