traigan
“traigan” means “bring” in Spanish (as a command or request for a group (ustedes/ellos)).
bring, carry
Also: cause
📝 In Action
¡Por favor, señores, traigan los documentos firmados mañana!
A2Please, sirs, bring the signed documents tomorrow!
Quiero que mis amigos traigan un postre diferente.
B1I want my friends to bring a different dessert.
Espero que estos cambios traigan más felicidad a la empresa.
B2I hope these changes bring more happiness to the company.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: traigan
Question 1 of 1
If you are a waiter speaking formally to three customers, which sentence is correct?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *trahere*, which originally meant 'to pull' or 'to drag.' The meaning softened over the centuries to simply mean 'to bring' or 'to carry.'
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-11th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'traigan' and 'traen'?
'Traigan' is a special verb form used for commands ('Bring!') or when expressing wishes or needs ('I want them to bring...'). 'Traen' is the simple present statement form ('They bring' or 'You all bring' in Latin America).