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“Llevar” (to carry) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Llevar”

The Present Tense of Llevar is used to describe actions happening now or habitual actions, for example: Llevo una camisa azul. (I’m wearing a blue shirt.)

Llevar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this 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, Nosotros llevamos el tren a Madrid. (We take the train to Madrid.)

To last or continue: for example, Juan lleva tres años viviendo aquí. (Juan has been living here for three years.)

To lead or guide: for example, El guía nos lleva por el camino correcto. (The guide leads us along the right path.)

To earn or make (money): for example, Mi hermano lleva un buen sueldo en su trabajo. (My brother earns a good salary at his job.)

To get along with (colloquial): for example, ¿Llevas bien con tu cuñada? (Do you get along well with your sister-in-law?)

To trick or deceive (rude, colloquial): for example, ¡No me lleves! ¡Dime la verdad! (Don’t trick me! Tell me the truth!)

Real Life Examples of Llevar in the Present Tense

Siempre llevo una botella de agua cuando salgo a caminar. (I always carry a water bottle when I go for a walk.)

¿Llevas contigo tu pasaporte cuando viajas al extranjero? (Do you carry your passport with you when you travel abroad?)

Mi hermana lleva una vida muy ocupada entre el trabajo y los niños. (My sister leads a very busy life between work and the kids.)

Llevamos una relación sana y respetuosa. (We have a healthy and respectful relationship.)

En esta empresa, lleváis a cabo proyectos innovadores. (In this company, you carry out innovative projects.)

Los manifestantes llevan pancartas con mensajes poderosos. (The protesters are carrying signs with powerful messages.)

Siempre llevo un libro conmigo para leer en mis tiempos libres. (I always carry a book with me to read during my free time.)

¿Llevas mucho tiempo esperando en la fila? (Have you been waiting in line for a long time?)

Ella lleva una vida saludable, comiendo bien y haciendo ejercicio. (She leads a healthy life, eating well and exercising.)

Llevamos años luchando por la igualdad de derechos. (We have been fighting for equal rights for years.)

¿Lleváis mucho tiempo viviendo en esta ciudad? (Have you been living in this city for a long time?)

Los artistas llevan sus obras de arte a la galería para la exposición. (The artists are bringing their artworks to the gallery for the exhibition.)

Siempre llevo un paraguas por si acaso llueve. (I always carry an umbrella in case it rains.)

¿Llevas mucho tiempo esperando una oportunidad así? (Have you been waiting for an opportunity like this for a long time?)

Los estudiantes llevan sus tareas a la escuela todos los días. (The students bring their homework to school every day.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Llevar (to carry) in the Present Tense (Castilian 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.