llevamos
“llevamos” means “we carry” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
we carry, we takeAlso: we bring, we lead
📝 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.
Word Connections
we wearAlso: we have on
📝 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?
Word Connections
we have beenAlso: we've spent (time)
📝 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.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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✏️ 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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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin verb *levare*, meaning 'to lift, raise, or lighten.' The original sense of 'lifting' something has evolved into 'carrying' or 'taking' it.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.