trae
“trae” means “brings” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
brings
Also: is bringing, carries
📝 In Action
Mi papá siempre me trae un regalo de sus viajes.
A1My dad always brings me a gift from his trips.
¿Usted trae el vino para la cena?
A2Are you (formal) bringing the wine for dinner?
Ella no trae paraguas y está lloviendo.
A2She isn't carrying an umbrella and it's raining.
causes
Also: brings about, entails
📝 In Action
La nueva ley trae cambios importantes para la economía.
B1The new law brings/causes important changes for the economy.
El estrés trae muchos problemas de salud.
B1Stress causes many health problems.
Esta situación trae consigo nuevas oportunidades.
B2This situation brings with it new opportunities.
wears
Also: is wearing
📝 In Action
Mira, Juan trae la misma camisa que yo.
B1Look, Juan is wearing the same shirt as me.
Ella siempre trae vestidos muy coloridos.
B1She always wears very colorful dresses.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "trae" in Spanish:
brings→brings about→carries→causes→entails→is bringing→is wearing→wears→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: trae
Question 1 of 1
In the sentence 'Esa película trae recuerdos de mi infancia,' what does 'trae' mean?
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'Trae' comes from the verb 'traer', which traces back to the Latin word 'trahere'. 'Trahere' meant 'to pull' or 'to drag'. You can still feel that sense of 'pulling' something toward you in the modern Spanish meaning of 'to bring'.
First recorded: 10th century (as traer)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the simplest way to remember the difference between 'trae' and 'lleva'?
Think about your location. If something is coming TO you, use 'trae' (from 'traer'). If something is going AWAY from you, use 'lleva' (from 'llevar'). A simple mnemonic is: **BRING** it here ('traer'), **TAKE** it there ('llevar').
Is 'trae' always for 'he' or 'she'?
Mostly, yes! It's the form for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (you, formal). But it's also the command form for 'tú' (you, informal). For example, '¡Juan, trae el agua!' means 'Juan, bring the water!'