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How to Say "they fetch" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “they fetch” is “traen” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
verbA1
going to get and bringing back
Two stylized storybook figures, a man and a woman, jointly carrying a large woven basket overflowing with colorful fruit, walking along a simple path.

Examples

Ellos traen los regalos a la fiesta.

They are bringing the gifts to the party.

¿Qué traen ustedes de nuevo?

What are you (all) bringing that's new?

Los meseros traen la cuenta inmediatamente.

The waiters bring the check immediately.

Traer vs. Llevar

Use 'traer' when the movement is towards the speaker (like 'come here with it'). Use 'llevar' when the movement is away from the speaker (like 'take it there').

Irregular 'Yo' Form

Mistake: “The base form is 'traer', but the 'yo' form is not 'trao'.”

Correction: Remember the 'g' is added in the 'yo' form: 'yo traigo'.

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