traerte

trah-EHR-tehtɾaˈeɾte

“traerte” means “to bring you” in Spanish (informal singular 'you').

to bring you, to fetch you

Also: to carry to you

ContractionA1irregular (base verb 'traer') er

Spain (Castilian)

A smiling child holding a bright red flower and extending their arm to offer it directly to a smiling adult, illustrating the action of bringing something to someone.

past Participletraído

gerundtrayendo

infinitivetraer

📝 In Action

¿Quieres que vaya a traerte un café?

Do you want me to go and bring you a coffee?

Olvidé el libro, pero puedo traerte otro mañana.

I forgot the book, but I can bring you another one tomorrow.

Es importante traerte la identificación para entrar.

It's important to bring your ID to get in.

Word Connections

Synonyms

llevarte (to take you (away))
acercarte (to bring closer to you)

Common Collocations

poder traerte – to be able to bring you
querer traerte – to want to bring you

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: traerte

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the compound form 'traerte'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

traer(to bring) — Verb

traído(brought (past participle)) — Adjective

te(you (object pronoun)) — Pronoun

🎵 Rhymes▼

verte ponerte darte

📚 Etymology▼

The base verb 'traer' comes from the Latin 'trahere,' meaning 'to pull' or 'to drag.' Over time, its meaning shifted in Spanish to 'bring' or 'carry.' The pronoun 'te' comes from the Latin object pronoun 'te.'

First recorded: The verb 'traer' is attested in Spanish literature from the 10th century, with the combined pronoun forms emerging naturally as the language developed.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: trazerItalian: trarre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'traerte' and 'traerle'?

'Traerte' uses the informal 'te' pronoun, meaning the action is directed 'to you' (singular, informal). 'Traerle' uses the formal 'le' pronoun, meaning the action is directed 'to him,' 'to her,' or 'to you' (singular, formal/polite).

Does 'traerte' require an accent mark?

No, the word 'traerte' does not need an accent mark. The stress naturally falls on the syllable 'e' of 'traer', which is the second-to-last syllable. Accent marks are only needed when attaching pronouns shifts the natural stress pattern.