llevaron
/lyeh-VAH-rohn/
they carried
Depicting objects being transported, illustrating 'they carried.'
llevaron(verb)
they carried
?transporting objects
,they took
?moving people or things to a destination
you (plural) took
?formal address (ustedes)
📝 In Action
Los mensajeros llevaron el paquete a la oficina central.
A1The messengers carried the package to the main office.
Ustedes llevaron mucha comida para la fiesta, ¡gracias!
A2You (plural, formal) took a lot of food for the party, thank you!
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying the Time
'Llevaron' is a single, completed action in the past (preterite tense). It tells us that the carrying/taking started and finished at a specific time.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Llevar vs. Traer
Mistake: "Using 'llevaron' when the action is bringing something *to* the speaker (which should be 'trajeron')."
Correction: 'Llevar' means taking something *away* from the speaker's location; 'traer' means bringing it *to* the speaker.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Destination
Use 'llevaron' when the focus is on the object or person moving toward a destination, away from the starting point.
Showing clothing being utilized, illustrating 'they wore.'
llevaron(verb)
they wore
?clothing or accessories
,you (plural) wore
?formal address (ustedes)
📝 In Action
Los invitados llevaron trajes de etiqueta en la boda.
A2The guests wore formal attire at the wedding.
Ellas llevaron sombreros elegantes al hipódromo.
B1They wore elegant hats to the racetrack.
💡 Grammar Points
Wearing vs. Putting On
When talking about clothes, 'llevar' means 'to wear' (the state). If you want to say 'they put on' the clothes (the action), you would use 'se pusieron'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Appearance
This meaning is perfect for describing someone's outfit or accessories in the past. It focuses on what was visible on their body.
Visualizing oversight and direction, illustrating 'they managed.'
llevaron(verb)
they managed
?a business or project
,they handled
?a situation or problem
they led
?a type of life or relationship
📝 In Action
Los ejecutivos llevaron la empresa a la bancarrota en solo un año.
B1The executives managed the company to bankruptcy in just one year.
Siempre llevaron una relación respetuosa, aunque difícil.
B2They always led a respectful, though difficult, relationship.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Action
In this sense, 'llevaron' means they were the agents responsible for steering or directing an abstract concept like a project, a negotiation, or a way of life.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llevaron
Question 1 of 1
Which English sentence best translates 'Ellos llevaron la situación con calma'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'llevaron' mean both 'they carried' and 'they wore'?
The core idea of 'llevar' is having something 'on' or 'with' you. If the item is a coat, it means 'to wear it.' If the item is a box, it means 'to carry it.' Both are extensions of the same basic concept of possession or transport.
If I want to talk about carrying something, how do I know whether to use 'llevaron' or 'trajeron'?
'Llevaron' (from llevar) means they took something *away* from the current location. 'Trajeron' (from traer) means they brought something *to* the current location. It depends entirely on where the speaker is standing.