llevarte
/lyeh-VAR-teh/
to take you
When 'llevarte' means 'to take you' or 'to accompany you', it refers to transporting someone from one place to another.
llevarte(Verb (Infinitive + Pronoun))
to take you
?transporting or accompanying someone
,to drive you
?by vehicle
to carry you
?figuratively, like carrying a story or message
📝 In Action
¿Quieres que vaya a buscarte y pueda llevarte a casa?
A1Do you want me to come pick you up and be able to take you home?
Mi hermano quiere llevarte al concierto este fin de semana.
A2My brother wants to take you to the concert this weekend.
No te preocupes por el equipaje; vamos a llevarte todas las maletas.
B1Don't worry about the luggage; we are going to carry all the suitcases for you.
💡 Grammar Points
Infinitive + Pronoun Structure
The word 'llevarte' combines the base verb 'llevar' (to take) and the pronoun 'te' (you). This structure, where the pronoun is attached to the end, is mandatory when 'llevar' is used as an infinitive (the -ar form).
Pronoun Placement Rule
When you have a main verb followed by an infinitive (e.g., Necesito [main verb] llevarte [infinitive]), the pronoun 'te' can either attach to the infinitive (llevarte) OR go before the main conjugated verb (Te necesito llevar). Both are correct, but attaching is often clearer.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Attaching Pronouns to Conjugated Verbs
Mistake: "Yo te llevo a casa, quiero llevarte. (Incorrect: Llevote a casa)"
Correction: The pronoun 'te' only attaches to the end of infinitives ('llevarte'), gerunds ('llevándote'), and affirmative commands ('llévate'). For simple conjugated verbs, it must go before: 'Te llevo'.
In this context, 'llevarte' means 'to handle you' or 'to manage your personality or behavior,' often implying difficulty in the management.
llevarte(Verb (Infinitive + Pronoun))
to handle you
?managing someone's personality or behavior
,to cope with you
?dealing with a difficult person
to deal with you
?personal relationship dynamics
📝 In Action
Es difícil llevarte cuando estás tan estresado.
B2It is difficult to handle you when you are so stressed.
No sé cómo hacer para llevarte bien con tu jefe.
C1I don't know how to manage to get you along well with your boss.
💡 Grammar Points
The Pronominal Verb 'Llevarse'
This meaning comes from the verb llevarse (with the 'se' ending), which means 'to get along' or 'to cope.' In 'llevarte,' the 'te' replaces the 'se' because the action is directed at 'you' (tú).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When used in this sense, 'llevarte' usually appears with verbs like ser (to be) or parecer (to seem) and often implies a challenge or difficulty in the relationship.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llevarte
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'llevarte' in the sense of 'to handle or cope with you' (related to temperament)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'llevarte' the same as 'traerte'?
No. *Llevarte* means 'to take you away' (movement away from the speaker). *Traerte* means 'to bring you' (movement toward the speaker). Think of *llevar* like 'go' and *traer* like 'come'.
What is the difference between 'llevarte' and 'llevarme'?
The difference is who is being taken. *Llevarte* means 'to take you' (the person you are speaking to). *Llevarme* means 'to take me' (the speaker).