traiga
/TRY-gah/
bring
'Traiga' means to bring or transport something, like this child bringing a block to their home.
traiga(verb)
bring
?transport something to a location
,fetch
?go for and then bring back
carry
?transporting an object
📝 In Action
Quiero que usted traiga el postre mañana.
A2I want you (formal) to bring the dessert tomorrow.
Ojalá yo traiga el paraguas, está lloviendo.
B1I wish I had brought the umbrella, it's raining. (Literally: Hopefully I bring the umbrella)
Traiga su identificación, por favor.
A2Bring your ID, please. (Formal command)
💡 Grammar Points
A Special Verb Form
‘Traiga’ is the special verb form (present subjunctive) used after expressions of desire, doubt, or necessity (e.g., Es necesario que, Dudo que, Quiero que).
Formal Command
This form is also the formal way to give a command to one person (usted): 'Traiga el libro' (Bring the book).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'g'
Mistake: "Quiero que yo traía mi coche."
Correction: Quiero que yo traiga mi coche. The verb 'traer' is irregular and needs the 'g' in the subjunctive forms.
⭐ Usage Tips
Traer vs. Llevar
Use 'traer' when the action is directed toward the speaker ('Bring it here'). Use 'llevar' when the action is directed away from the speaker ('Take it there').
When 'traiga' means to cause, it describes being the source or result of an action, like water causing a plant to grow.
traiga(verb)
cause
?to be the source or result of something
,entail
?to involve as a necessary part
result in
?to lead to a consequence
📝 In Action
Espero que esta decisión no traiga problemas.
B1I hope this decision doesn't cause problems.
La crisis traiga consigo un cambio social profundo.
C1The crisis may bring about a profound social change. (Used in a formal, uncertain context)
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
In this context, 'traer' doesn't mean physical movement, but rather that one thing leads to or causes another, often used with abstract nouns like 'problems' or 'luck'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Language
When talking about politics, business, or complex situations, using 'traer' figuratively (e.g., 'que traiga un beneficio') sounds more natural than using simple verbs like 'causar' alone.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: traiga
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'traiga' as a polite command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'traer' add a 'g' in 'traiga' when the infinitive doesn't have one?
The 'g' is an unpredictable change that happens in many irregular Spanish verbs (like 'decir' becoming 'diga' or 'venir' becoming 'venga'). It happens because the first-person indicative ('yo traigo') sets the pattern for all the special verb forms (subjunctive).
Can I use 'traiga' when talking about myself (I)?
Yes! 'Traiga' is the special verb form for 'yo' (I), but only when used with expressions of wish or doubt. For example: 'Espero que yo traiga suficiente dinero' (I hope I bring enough money).