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A colorful storybook illustration of a friendly cartoon figure walking forward and holding a single closed red book in their hand, symbolizing the action of bringing an object.

traerlo

trah-EHR-loh

VerbA1irregular er
to bring it?referring to a masculine object (el libro),to bring him?referring to a masculine person
Also:to carry it?in the context of transport

Quick Reference

infinitivetraer
gerundtrayendo
past Participletraído

📝 In Action

Necesitas comprar el pastel y luego traerlo a mi casa.

A1

You need to buy the cake and then bring it to my house.

No puedo dejarlo, tengo que traerlo conmigo.

A2

I can't leave him, I have to bring him with me.

Si lo olvidas, tendrás que volver a traerlo.

B1

If you forget it, you will have to come back to bring it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • llevarlo (to take it)
  • acercarlo (to bring it closer)

Antonyms

  • dejarlo (to leave it)
  • mandarlo (to send it)

Common Collocations

  • traerlo de vuelta – to bring it back
  • traerlo a la mesa – to bring it to the table (literal or figurative)

💡 Grammar Points

Structure: Verb + Object

'Traerlo' is the verb 'traer' (to bring) combined with the object word 'lo' (it/him). This structure only happens when 'traer' is in its base form (infinitive, gerund, or affirmative command).

Pronoun Placement Rule

When the action is pending (like after 'quiero' or 'necesito'), the object word ('lo') always sticks to the end of the base verb, forming one word, 'traerlo'.

Masculine Only

The 'lo' component means the object you are bringing is singular and masculine (like 'el teléfono' or 'el perro'). If you were bringing a feminine object (like 'la maleta'), you would use 'traerla'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing placement

Mistake: "Quiero lo traer."

Correction: Quiero traerlo. (When using two verbs, the object word can go before the first verb, or stuck to the end of the second verb.)

Forgetting the base verb irregularity

Mistake: "Yo traerlo."

Correction: Yo quiero traerlo. (Remember that if 'traer' is the main conjugated verb, it is irregular: 'Yo traigo'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Alternative Placement

Instead of 'traerlo' (one word), you can sometimes place the 'lo' before the conjugated verb that controls the action. Example: 'Lo tengo que traer' (I have to bring it).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: traerlo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'traerlo'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'traerlo' require an accent mark?

No, 'traerlo' does not need an accent mark. When you attach one pronoun to the end of an infinitive verb (like 'traer'), the natural stress of the infinitive remains in the correct place, so no accent is needed.

Is 'traerlo' the same as 'lo traer'?

They mean the same thing, but they are structured differently. 'Traerlo' is the correct way to attach the object word to the infinitive. The object word 'lo' can also be placed before the conjugated verb that governs the infinitive (e.g., 'Lo tengo que traer').