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Conjugation Chart of “Llevar” (to carry) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Llevar”

The simple present tense of llevar is used to describe actions happening now or facts that are currently true. For example, Llevo una camisa azul. (I’m wearing a blue shirt.)

Llevar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the simple present follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Llevar in the Present Tense

Llevar generally means to carry or to wear, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To carry: for example, Yo llevo la maleta. (I carry the suitcase.)

To wear: for example, Ella lleva un vestido rojo. (She wears a red dress.)

To take: for example, Llevamos a los niños al parque. (We take the kids to the park.)

To have (time): for example, Llevo dos años estudiando español. (I have been studying Spanish for two years.)

To lead (a life): for example, Él lleva una vida sana. (He leads a healthy life.)

To get (a grade): for example, Llevo un diez en matemáticas. (I got an A in math.) Slang: Llevar la contraria means to be contrary or to contradict someone.

Real Life Examples of Llevar in the Present Tense

Siempre llevo un libro conmigo cuando viajo. (I always carry a book with me when I travel.)

Mi hermana lleva una vida muy ocupada con su trabajo y sus hijos. (My sister leads a very busy life with her job and kids.)

¿Qué llevas puesto para la fiesta? (What are you wearing to the party?)

En la oficina, llevamos un registro de todas las ventas. (At the office, we keep a record of all sales.)

Los manifestantes llevan pancartas con mensajes de protesta. (The protesters are carrying signs with messages of protest.)

Cuando voy de camping, llevo mi sleeping y una linterna. (When I go camping, I bring my sleeping bag and a flashlight.)

¿Cuánto tiempo llevas esperando? (How long have you been waiting?)

En esta familia, llevamos la tradición de hacer tamales en Navidad. (In this family, we carry on the tradition of making tamales for Christmas.)

Mi primo lleva el negocio familiar desde que se jubiló mi tío. (My cousin has been running the family business since my uncle retired.)

¿Llevas mucho equipaje para el viaje? (Are you carrying a lot of luggage for the trip?)

Los alumnos llevan sus tareas al profesor para que las revise. (The students turn in their homework to the teacher for review.)

En este restaurante, llevan años sirviendo la mejor comida mexicana de la ciudad. (This restaurant has been serving the best Mexican food in the city for years.)

Cuando salgo de fiesta, llevo mi cartera, mis llaves y mi celular. (When I go out partying, I carry my wallet, keys and cell phone.)

Los jugadores llevan el marcador 2-1 al final del primer tiempo. (The players are leading 2-1 at the end of the first half.)

¿Cuántos años llevas viviendo aquí? (How many years have you been living here?)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Llevar (to carry) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.