trayendo
tra-YEN-do
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Estoy trayendo las bebidas a la mesa.
A1I am bringing the drinks to the table.
Él siempre viene trayendo buenas noticias.
A2He always comes bringing good news.
El viento está trayendo mucha lluvia.
B1The wind is bringing a lot of rain.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Y' Rule
In Spanish, if the part of the verb that usually changes ends in a vowel, we use a 'y' instead of an 'i' for the -ing form to make it easier to pronounce. That is why it is 'trayendo' and not 'traiendo'.
Action in Progress
Use this word with the verb 'estar' (to be) to describe what someone is doing right at this moment.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Spelling with 'I'
Mistake: "traiendo"
Correction: trayendo. Always use the 'y' when the 'i' would be stuck between two vowels.
Bringing vs. Taking
Mistake: "Using 'trayendo' to mean taking something away."
Correction: Use 'trayendo' only when the object is coming TOWARD the person speaking. Use 'llevando' for moving things away.
⭐ Usage Tips
Think of Movement
If you are moving toward the person you are talking to, use 'trayendo.' If you are moving away from them, use 'llevando.'
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: trayendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'I am bringing the dessert'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'trayendo' the same as 'llevando'?
Not exactly. 'Trayendo' means bringing something to where you are. 'Llevando' means taking something to another place.
Why is there a 'y' in the middle of the word?
It is a spelling rule! When the 'i' sound in the '-iendo' ending falls between two vowels (a-i-e), Spanish changes it to a 'y' to make the word look and sound cleaner.