traerme
“traerme” means “to bring me” in Spanish (when attached to an infinitive verb).
to bring me, to fetch me
Also: to carry to me
📝 In Action
Necesitas traerme un vaso de agua.
A1You need to bring me a glass of water.
Están a punto de traerme la cuenta.
A2They are about to bring me the check.
Al salir, no olvides traerme mi chaqueta.
B1When you leave, don't forget to bring me my jacket.
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Quick Quiz: traerme
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'traerme'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'traer' comes from the Latin verb *trahere*, which meant 'to pull' or 'to drag.' Over time, the meaning evolved from physically dragging something to simply carrying or delivering it. The 'me' is the straightforward Latin object pronoun *me*.
First recorded: 10th century (base verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'traerme' and not 'me traer'?
The structure 'traerme' only happens when the verb is in its basic, unconjugated form (the infinitive). In this case, Spanish grammar requires the small helper word 'me' to be attached to the end, forming one single word.
How do I conjugate the verb 'traer' in the present tense?
The verb 'traer' is slightly irregular in the first-person singular (I). You say 'Yo traigo' (I bring), not 'Yo tra-o'. For all other forms (tú traes, él trae, etc.), it follows the regular -er pattern.