llevarla
“llevarla” means “to take it” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to take it, to carry it
Also: to bring it
📝 In Action
No olvides llevarla contigo a la reunión. (Refers to 'la carpeta' – the folder)
A1Don't forget to take it with you to the meeting.
Es demasiado pesada para llevarla sola.
A2It is too heavy to carry it alone.
to wear it
Also: to sport it
📝 In Action
No sé si prefiero llevarla hoy o mañana. (Refers to 'la falda' – the skirt)
A2I don't know if I prefer to wear it today or tomorrow.
¿Vas a llevarla con esos zapatos?
A2Are you going to wear it with those shoes?
to handle it, to deal with it
Also: to manage it
📝 In Action
Nuestra relación es complicada, pero sabemos llevarla bien.
B1Our relationship is complicated, but we know how to handle it well.
No te preocupes por la presión, solo tienes que aprender a llevarla.
B2Don't worry about the pressure, you just have to learn to deal with it.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: llevarla
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates 'Ella no pudo llevarla' if 'la' refers to 'la caja' (the box)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'llevar' comes from the Latin *levare*, meaning 'to lift' or 'to raise.' The meaning evolved over time to include 'to transport' and later, the figurative senses of 'to manage' or 'to wear.' The pronoun 'la' comes directly from the Latin feminine direct object pronoun.
First recorded: 10th century (as llevar)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'la' attached to the end of the verb instead of placed before it?
Spanish requires direct object pronouns ('lo,' 'la,' 'me,' 'te,' etc.) to be attached to the end of the verb when the verb is in its infinitive form (like 'llevar'), its gerund form (like 'llevando'), or an affirmative command (like '¡Llévala!').
If I want to say 'to take him,' what word do I use?
You would use 'llevarlo.' The ending pronoun changes from 'la' (feminine 'it' or 'her') to 'lo' (masculine 'it' or 'him') to match the gender of the person or thing you are taking.