llevamos
/yeh-VAH-mos/
we carry
When 'llevamos' means 'we carry,' it refers to transporting a physical load.
llevamos(verb)
we carry
?physical load or burden
,we take
?transporting something or someone to a place
we bring
?to the speaker's location
,we lead
?guiding a person or path
📝 In Action
Llevamos todos los libros en una mochila.
A1We carry all the books in one backpack.
Si quieres, te llevamos a la estación de tren.
A2If you want, we'll take you to the train station.
Siempre llevamos agua cuando salimos a caminar.
A1We always bring water when we go out walking.
💡 Grammar Points
Same word, different tense!
Be careful! 'Llevamos' is the 'we' form for both the Present Tense (we carry) AND the Preterite Tense (we carried). Context tells you which one is correct.
⭐ Usage Tips
Llevar vs. Traer
Use 'llevamos' when the action is moving AWAY from the speaker (We take it there). Use 'traemos' (we bring) when the action is moving TOWARDS the speaker (We bring it here).
We use 'llevamos' to describe the clothing or accessories 'we wear.'
llevamos(verb)
we wear
?clothing, jewelry, accessories
we have on
?describing current attire
📝 In Action
Siempre llevamos chaquetas en invierno.
A1We always wear jackets in winter.
¿Por qué llevamos hoy estos zapatos tan incómodos?
A2Why are we wearing these uncomfortable shoes today?
💡 Grammar Points
Simple Usage for Clothing
'Llevar' is the standard verb for 'to wear' in Spanish, covering everything from hats to shoes.
In Spanish, 'llevamos' can refer to duration, meaning 'we have been' doing something for a period of time.
llevamos(verb)
we have been
?expressing duration of time (e.g., 'we have been waiting')
we've spent (time)
?time elapsed
📝 In Action
Llevamos un año viviendo en esta ciudad.
B1We have been living in this city for one year.
Llevamos mucho tiempo sin vernos, ¿verdad?
B1We haven't seen each other for a long time, right?
Llevamos 20 minutos atrapados en el tráfico.
B2We've been stuck in traffic for 20 minutes.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Llevamos' Time Formula
To talk about how long an action has been happening, use 'Llevamos' + the amount of time + the verb ending in -ando or -iendo (the gerund). This replaces the English 'have been' structure.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' instead of 'Llevar'
Mistake: "Somos dos años casados."
Correction: Llevamos dos años casados. ('Llevar' is required to describe the duration of an ongoing state or action.)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llevamos
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'llevamos' is used in the phrase: 'Llevamos gafas de sol en la playa'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'llevamos' always the present tense?
No! This is tricky. 'Llevamos' is the 'we' form for both the simple Present Tense (we carry) and the simple Past Tense (Preterite) (we carried). You must use context (like time markers) to figure out which one is intended.
How do I say 'we take care of' using 'llevar'?
While 'llevar' is very versatile, for 'to take care of,' Spanish usually uses the phrase 'cuidar de' (Cuidamos a los niños = We take care of the children). 'Llevar' is better for physical movement or duration.