How to Say "i carried" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i carried” is “llevé” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Llevé mi maleta al coche esta mañana.
I carried my suitcase to the car this morning.
¿Qué llevé de la tienda? Solo pan y leche.
What did I take/bring from the store? Only bread and milk.
The Simple Past (Preterite)
The form 'llevé' tells you that the action of carrying or taking started and finished completely at a specific moment in the past. It’s a single, completed event.
Llevar vs. Traer
Think of 'llevar' as 'to take away from here' (like 'go and carry') and 'traer' as 'to bring to here' (like 'come and carry'). The choice depends on where the speaker is.
Confusing Llevar and Tomar
Mistake: “Usar 'tomé' para decir 'I carried the book'.”
Correction: Use 'llevé' for carrying or transporting physical objects. 'Tomar' means 'to take' in the sense of grasping or drinking.
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