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traeré

trah-eh-REH (stress on the last syllable)tɾaeˈɾe

“traeré” means “I will bring” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

I will bringA1Verb

Physical movement towards the speaker

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I will causeB1Verb

Result or consequence

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I will bring, I will carryAlso: I will fetch

VerbA1irregular er
A smiling person walking along a green path, carrying a woven basket overflowing with red apples toward the viewer.
infinitivetraer
gerundtrayendo
past Participletraído

📝 In Action

No te preocupes, yo traeré el pastel para la fiesta.

A1

Don't worry, I will bring the cake for the party.

Si hace frío, traeré mi chaqueta más gruesa.

A2

If it's cold, I will bring my thickest jacket.

Cuando regrese de mi viaje, traeré un regalo para ti.

B1

When I return from my trip, I will bring a gift for you.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • llevaré (I will take (away))

Common Collocations

  • traeré la cuenta – I will bring the bill
  • traeré a mis amigos – I will bring my friends

I will cause, I will lead toAlso: I will involve

VerbB1irregular er
A small hand pouring water from a watering can onto dry soil, causing a large, vibrant sunflower to sprout instantly.
infinitivetraer
gerundtrayendo
past Participletraído

📝 In Action

Espero que mi decisión no traeré problemas a la compañía.

B1

I hope my decision won't bring/cause problems for the company. (Note: Often used impersonally or with a different subject, but 'yo' implies responsibility.)

Si acepto el cargo, traeré grandes responsabilidades.

B2

If I accept the position, I will take on great responsibilities (literally: I will bring great responsibilities).

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • traeré consecuencias – I will bring consequences

Indicative

Present

yotraigo
tútraes
él/ella/ustedtrae
nosotrostraemos
vosotrostraéis
ellos/ellas/ustedestraen

Imperfect

yotraía
tútraías
él/ella/ustedtraía
nosotrostraíamos
vosotrostraíais
ellos/ellas/ustedestraían

Preterite

yotraje
tútrajiste
él/ella/ustedtrajo
nosotrostrajimos
vosotrostrajisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedestrajeron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yotraiga
tútraigas
él/ella/ustedtraiga
nosotrostraigamos
vosotrostraigáis
ellos/ellas/ustedestraigan

Imperfect Subjunctive

yotrajera / trajese
tútrajeras / trajeses
él/ella/ustedtrajera / trajese
nosotrostrajéramos / trajésemos
vosotrostrajerais / trajeseis
ellos/ellas/ustedestrajeran / trajesen
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: traeré

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'traeré' (I will bring)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
traer(to bring (infinitive)) — Verb
traída(bringing / delivery) — Noun
retraer(to withdraw) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes
pondrésaldrévendré
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb *trahere*, meaning 'to pull, draw, or drag.' The meaning evolved in Spanish to specifically mean 'to pull toward oneself' or 'to bring.'

First recorded: Before the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: trazerItalian: trarre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'traeré' irregular in the future tense?

While the verb 'traer' is highly irregular in many tenses (like the preterite 'traje'), the future form 'traeré' is formed regularly by adding the future ending to the full infinitive stem 'traer-'. This makes it easier to remember than some other irregular verbs like 'hacer' or 'decir'.

How do I know when to use 'traeré' (future) versus 'voy a traer' (near future)?

Both mean 'I will bring,' but 'voy a traer' (I am going to bring) is used more often in casual, everyday conversation for plans happening very soon. 'Traeré' is perfect for more distant plans or when you want to sound slightly more formal.