How to Say "is bringing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “is bringing” is “trae” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi papá siempre me trae un regalo de sus viajes.
My dad always brings me a gift from his trips.
¿Usted trae el vino para la cena?
Are you (formal) bringing the wine for dinner?
Ella no trae paraguas y está lloviendo.
She isn't carrying an umbrella and it's raining.
Who It's For: 'él', 'ella', 'usted', and 'tú'
'Trae' is used for 'he', 'she', and the formal 'you' (él, ella, usted). It's also the command form for the familiar 'you' (tú). For example, 'Ella trae flores' (She brings flowers) and '¡Trae el libro!' (Bring the book!).
Here or There? 'Traer' vs. 'Llevar'
This is a big one! Use 'traer' (and its forms like 'trae') for movement TOWARDS the speaker. Use 'llevar' for movement AWAY. Think 'bring it HERE' (traer) vs. 'take it THERE' (llevar).
Mixing up 'traer' and 'llevar'
Mistake: “If you are at home and ask a friend to bring pizza, you wouldn't say '¿Puedes llevar una pizza?'.”
Correction: Instead, say '¿Puedes traer una pizza?'. The pizza is coming TO YOU, so you need 'traer'.
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