traído
“traído” means “brought” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
brought
Also: carried
📝 In Action
¿Qué has traído de la tienda?
A2What have you brought from the store?
Ellos habían traído un postre delicioso a la fiesta.
B1They had brought a delicious dessert to the party.
brought
Also: carried
📝 In Action
La botella traída de Italia es muy cara.
B1The bottle brought from Italy is very expensive.
Los documentos traídos ayer están en mi escritorio.
B2The documents brought yesterday are on my desk.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: traído
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'traído' to describe a finished action?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *trahere*, meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw.' The connection is that when you bring something, you are essentially drawing or pulling it toward yourself.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'traído' and 'llevado'?
Both mean 'brought/taken,' but the difference depends on direction relative to the speaker. 'Traer' (and 'traído') means to move something *toward* the speaker or the location where the conversation is happening. 'Llevar' (and 'llevado') means to move something *away* from the speaker.
Why does 'traído' have an accent mark?
The accent mark indicates that the 'i' and the 'o' must be pronounced as two separate, distinct syllables (tra-í-do), instead of blending together into one syllable (like in 'ruido'). This is known as a 'hiato' (vowel break).