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traerme

tra-EHR-meh

Compound Verb FormA1Irregular (g-insertion in present tense) er

to bring me?when attached to an infinitive verb,to fetch me?as a request or instruction

Also:to carry to me?literal physical movement

Quick Reference

infinitivetraer

gerundtrayéndome

past Participletraído

📝 In Action

Necesitas traerme un vaso de agua.

You need to bring me a glass of water.

Están a punto de traerme la cuenta.

They are about to bring me the check.

Al salir, no olvides traerme mi chaqueta.

When you leave, don't forget to bring me my jacket.

Word Connections

Synonyms

llevarme (to take me (away from here))
acercarme (to bring me closer)

Common Collocations

poder traerme – to be able to bring me
olvidar traerme – to forget to bring me

💡 Grammar Points

Infinitive + Pronoun

The word 'traerme' is the base verb 'traer' (to bring) with the pronoun 'me' (to me) attached. This structure is mandatory when the verb is in its infinitive form (the base form).

Pronoun Placement Flexibility

When you have a verb phrase like 'I need to bring you,' you have two correct options: 'Necesito traerte' (attached) or 'Te necesito traer' (separated and placed before the conjugated verb). 'Traerme' follows the same rule.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Misplacing 'me'

Mistake: "Quiero me traer el regalo."

Correction: Quiero traerme el regalo. OR Me quiero traer el regalo.

⭐ Usage Tips

Stress Accent on Commands

When 'me' is attached to an affirmative command, you must add a written accent mark to keep the original stress: 'Trae' becomes 'Tráeme' (Bring it to me!).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: traerme

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'traerme'?

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Word Family

traer(to bring) - verb

traído(brought (past participle)) - adjective

me(me / to me) - pronoun

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.