traen
/tra-en/
they bring
Traen means 'they bring'—like two friends bringing a basket of fruit to a picnic.
traen(verb)
they bring
?moving something to a location
,you bring
?plural formal: Ustedes traen
they carry
?transporting something
,they fetch
?going to get and bringing back
📝 In Action
Ellos traen los regalos a la fiesta.
A1They are bringing the gifts to the party.
¿Qué traen ustedes de nuevo?
A2What are you (all) bringing that's new?
Los meseros traen la cuenta inmediatamente.
A1The waiters bring the check immediately.
💡 Grammar Points
Traer vs. Llevar
Use 'traer' when the movement is towards the speaker (like 'come here with it'). Use 'llevar' when the movement is away from the speaker (like 'take it there').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Irregular 'Yo' Form
Mistake: "The base form is 'traer', but the 'yo' form is not 'trao'."
Correction: Remember the 'g' is added in the 'yo' form: 'yo traigo'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation Tip
The 'tr' sound in 'traen' is slightly softer than the English 'tr'. Try rolling the 'r' slightly.
Traen can also mean 'they cause'—as in, they caused the blocks to fall down.
traen(verb)
they cause
?to be the source of a problem or result
they result in
?producing an outcome
,they involve
?implying a consequence
📝 In Action
Estos cambios traen mucha confusión a los empleados.
B1These changes cause a lot of confusion for the employees.
Las nuevas regulaciones traen consigo serios desafíos.
B2The new regulations bring serious challenges with them (implying 'result in').
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
In this sense, 'traen' acts like 'causan' or 'producen'. It describes an abstract result rather than a physical movement.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
This meaning is often seen in news articles, academic writing, or formal discussions about policy and outcomes.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: traen
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'traen' in the sense of 'causing a result'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'traer' considered an irregular verb?
While most of the conjugations follow the normal pattern, the 'yo' form in the present tense is irregular ('traigo' instead of 'trao'). Also, the past tense (preterite) stem changes completely (traje, trajeron, etc.), which makes it irregular.
How do I know if 'traen' refers to 'ellos' (they) or 'ustedes' (you all)?
The verb form is the same for both. You need to look at the context or the subject mentioned in the sentence. If the subject is 'Ustedes,' it means 'you all' (formal). Otherwise, it usually means 'they' (ellos/ellas).