llevaría
“llevaría” means “would take” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
would take, would carry
Also: would bring
📝 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.
would wear
Also: would sport
📝 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.
would take, would require
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "llevaría" in Spanish:
would bring→would carry→would require→would sport→would wear→✏️ 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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The verb 'llevar' comes from the Late Latin word 'levāre,' meaning 'to lift' or 'to raise.' Over time, the meaning expanded to include 'to carry' or 'to transport.' The conditional ending '-ía' is a standard Latin development used to express hypothetical actions.
First recorded: Around the 10th century (in its infinitive form)
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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.'