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.

traerte

trah-EHR-teh

ContractionA1irregular (base verb 'traer') er

to bring you?informal singular 'you',to fetch you?moving something toward the listener

Also:to carry to you?physical movement

Quick Reference

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

💡 Grammar Points

The Structure of Traerte

This word combines the base verb 'traer' (to bring) and the pronoun 'te' (you, informal). The 'te' tells you who the action is for or who receives the item.

When to Attach the Pronoun

Pronouns like 'te' must attach to the end of a verb when that verb is in the infinitive form (like 'traer'), the gerund form (like 'trayendo'), or an affirmative command (like 'trae').

Alternative Placement

When you have two verbs (e.g., 'I am going to bring you'), you have a choice: you can attach the pronoun ('Voy a traerte') or put it before the first verb ('Te voy a traer'). Both are correct!

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Separation

Mistake: "Voy a te traer."

Correction: Voy a traerte. (When the pronoun is attached, it must be at the very end of the infinitive, not in the middle of the verb phrase.)

Missing Accent

Mistake: "Traerle (when the verb is conjugated or used in the gerund form, an accent mark is often added to keep the stress correct, e.g., trayéndote). 'Traerte' does not need an accent."

Correction:

⭐ Usage Tips

Remember the 'You'

The 'te' at the end always means 'to you' (singular, informal). If you were speaking formally to someone, you would use 'traerle' (to bring him/her/you formal).

✏️ 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

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.