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traerlo

trah-EHR-loh/tɾaˈeɾlo/

traerlo means to bring it in Spanish (referring to a masculine object (el libro)).

to bring it, to bring him

Also: to carry it
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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.
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 vueltato bring it back
  • traerlo a la mesato bring it to the table (literal or figurative)

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: traerlo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'traerlo'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
verlocomerlo
📚 Etymology

The verb 'traer' comes from the Latin word *trahere*, meaning 'to pull' or 'to drag'. The meaning shifted in Spanish to 'bring' or 'carry'. The attached 'lo' comes from the Latin direct object pronoun *illum* (him/it).

First recorded: Traer appeared in Spanish around the 10th century.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: trazerItalian: trarre

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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').