llego
“llego” means “I arrive” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I arrive, I get
Also: I reach
📝 In Action
Siempre llego tarde a la reunión.
A1I always arrive late to the meeting.
¿A qué hora llego a tu casa?
A2What time do I get to your house?
Llego al final del camino y descanso.
A2I reach the end of the road and rest.
I reach, I get to
Also: I amount to
📝 In Action
Después de mucho pensar, llego a la conclusión de que tienes razón.
B1After much thought, I reach the conclusion that you are right.
Con este sueldo, no llego a fin de mes.
B2With this salary, I don't make it to the end of the month (I don't suffice/reach the end).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: llego
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'llego' in its figurative sense (reaching a conclusion, not a place)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'llegar' comes from the Late Latin verb *plicare*, which originally meant 'to fold' or 'to bend'. Over time, its meaning shifted in Spanish to mean 'to arrive' or 'to reach a boundary,' perhaps related to reaching the end of a folded journey.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'llego' different from 'voy'?
'Llego' means 'I arrive' (the end point of the journey). 'Voy' (from 'ir') means 'I go' (the action of traveling). Example: 'Voy al cine, y llego a las 8.' (I go to the cinema, and I arrive at 8.)
Why do some people pronounce 'llego' with a 'y' sound and others with a 'j' sound?
The 'll' sound in Spanish varies by region. The standard sound is like the 'y' in 'yes' ('yé-go'), but in many parts of Latin America, especially Argentina and Uruguay, it is pronounced like the 'sh' in 'shoe' or the 'j' in 'jump' (a phenomenon called 'yeísmo').