llevaría
/lyeh-vah-REE-ah/
would take
This illustrates the meaning 'would take' when referring to transporting something.
llevaría(verb)
would take
?transporting something or someone
,would carry
?physically holding an object
would bring
?taking something along
📝 In Action
Si tuviera coche, te llevaría al aeropuerto.
A2If I had a car, I would take you to the airport.
¿Qué llevaría yo a la fiesta? ¿Vino o postre?
B1What would I bring to the party? Wine or dessert?
Él llevaría las cajas si se lo pidieras.
A2He would carry the boxes if you asked him.
💡 Grammar Points
The Conditional Tense
The ending '-ría' (as in 'llevaría') tells you that the action is hypothetical or dependent on a condition, usually translated as 'would' in English.
Yo vs. Él/Ella/Usted
In Spanish, 'llevaría' can mean 'I would take' or 'He/She/You (formal) would take.' You often need context or the subject pronoun to know who is doing the action.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'would' for Past Habits
Mistake: "Cuando era niño, yo llevaría mi juguete al parque. (To mean 'I used to take...') "
Correction: Cuando era niño, yo LLEVABA mi juguete al parque. (Use the imperfect tense for habitual past actions.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Requests
Use the conditional form 'llevaría' to make requests sound softer and more polite, even if you are using a different verb like 'poder' ('¿Podría llevarme...?').
This illustrates the meaning 'would wear' regarding clothing or accessories.
llevaría(verb)
would wear
?clothing or accessories
would sport
?figurative or stylish attire
📝 In Action
Si hiciera más frío, ella llevaría un abrigo más grueso.
B1If it were colder, she would wear a thicker coat.
Yo no llevaría ese vestido a una boda, es demasiado informal.
B1I wouldn't wear that dress to a wedding; it's too informal.
💡 Grammar Points
Conditional for Preference
This conditional form is perfect for expressing preferences or hypothetical choices, especially in fashion: 'Yo llevaría el azul' (I would wear the blue one).
This illustrates the meaning 'would take' when referring to the amount of time or effort required for a task.
llevaría(verb)
would take
?referring to time or effort
,would require
?necessity or ingredients
📝 In Action
Hacer la tarta llevaría al menos tres horas.
B2Making the cake would take at least three hours.
Este proyecto llevaría mucha más inversión de lo que pensamos.
C1This project would require much more investment than we thought.
💡 Grammar Points
Estimating Time
When estimating how long something will take, use 'llevaría' to suggest a probable duration: 'El viaje llevaría seis días' (The trip would take six days).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llevaría
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'llevaría' is used in the sentence: 'La receta llevaría dos huevos y un poco de azúcar'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'llevaría' a past tense?
No, 'llevaría' is the conditional tense. It talks about hypothetical situations or future possibilities, often translated as 'would.' The main past tenses are the preterite ('llevó') and the imperfect ('llevaba').
How do I know if 'llevaría' means 'I would' or 'He/She/You would'?
You must look at the context or the subject. If the sentence starts with 'Yo,' it means 'I would.' If it starts with 'Él,' 'Ella,' or 'Usted,' or if the subject is implied by the story, then it refers to 'He/She/You (formal) would.'