traigo
“traigo” means “I bring” in Spanish (moving something towards the speaker).
I bring, I carryAlso: I wear, I have (with me)
📝 In Action
Traigo mi almuerzo al trabajo todos los días.
A1I bring my lunch to work every day.
Perdón, no traigo suficiente cambio.
A2Sorry, I don't have enough change (with me).
¿Qué te traigo de la farmacia?
A1What should I bring you from the pharmacy?
Traigo buenas noticias para ti.
B1I bring good news for you.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: traigo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'traigo' (traer) instead of 'llevo' (llevar)?
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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology
The verb *traer* comes from the Latin verb *trahere*, which originally meant 'to pull' or 'to drag.' The meaning evolved in Spanish to mean 'to pull towards oneself' and then simply 'to bring.'
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'traigo' have a 'g' when the infinitive 'traer' doesn't?
This is a historical irregularity common in Spanish verbs that originally had a 'j' or 'g' sound in Latin. The 'g' was added to the 'yo' form (traigo) and is also used as the stem for the subjunctive (traiga) to keep the sound consistent.
Is 'traigo' pronounced 'TRA-ee-go' or 'TRY-go'?
It is typically pronounced with two syllables: TRAH-ee-goh (/ˈtɾaj.ɣo/). The 'ai' often blends into a single syllable sound like the English word 'try,' making it sound like 'TRY-goh' in fast speech.