llevado
/yeh-VAH-doh/
carried
Llevado as 'carried' or 'transported'.
llevado(Adjective/Verb Form)
carried
?transported
,taken
?removed or conveyed
worn
?clothing
,brought
?into a location
📝 In Action
Ella ya se ha llevado todos los libros.
A1She has already taken all the books.
El coche fue llevado al taller esta mañana.
A2The car was taken to the workshop this morning.
💡 Grammar Points
Making Finished Actions
This form (llevado/a) combines with the verb haber ('to have') to describe actions that have already finished: 'Hemos llevado' (We have carried).
Changing the Ending
When used with ser or estar (to describe a state, like in the passive voice), the ending must match the gender and number of the person or thing being described: 'La carta fue llevada' (The letter was taken).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Not Changing the Ending with 'Estar'
Mistake: "La gente está llevado por la emoción."
Correction: La gente está llevad**a** por la emoción. (The word must match 'la gente' which is feminine singular here.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Root Meaning
Always remember the root verb llevar means 'to carry.' Llevado is the result: something that has been carried.
Llevado used to mean 'exhausted' or 'tired'.
llevado(Adjective)
exhausted
?physically or mentally tired
,worn out
?fatigued
overwhelmed
?mentally stressed
📝 In Action
Los trabajadores estaban muy llevados después de la jornada extra.
B1The workers were very worn out/exhausted after the extra shift.
Me siento tan llevado por el estrés de los exámenes.
B2I feel so worn out by the stress of the exams.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Estar' for States
This meaning always uses the verb estar because it describes a temporary physical or emotional state: 'Estoy llevado' (I am exhausted).
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Extension
Think of this meaning as being 'carried away' or 'dragged down' by fatigue or worry.
Llevado describing someone who is 'daring' or 'bold'.
llevado(Adjective)
daring
?bold or audacious in behavior
,rash
?reckless or impulsive
troublesome
?colloquial, describing a difficult child
📝 In Action
No seas tan llevado, pide permiso antes de entrar.
B2Don't be so rash/bold, ask for permission before entering.
Ese niño es muy llevado; siempre está subiendo a los árboles.
C1That child is very daring; he's always climbing trees.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Ser' for Personality
This meaning uses the verb ser because it describes a fundamental personality trait or characteristic: 'Es llevado' (He is bold/daring).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
This behavioral meaning is highly dependent on context and region. Use it carefully or listen for native speakers using it first.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llevado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'llevado' to mean 'exhausted'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ser llevado' and 'estar llevado'?
When you use *ser llevado*, it usually refers to the passive voice (The action was carried out: 'La tarea fue llevad**a**' — The task was carried out). When you use *estar llevado*, it usually refers to a temporary state (Tiredness or being overwhelmed: 'Están llevad**os**' — They are exhausted).
Does 'llevado' always mean 'carried'?
No. While its most basic meaning relates to the action of carrying or taking, it is very commonly used metaphorically as an adjective to mean 'exhausted,' 'worn out,' or sometimes 'daring' or 'reckless,' depending on the region.