Lleva (en. Carry)

ˈʎe.βa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To transport something from one place to another.
She carries a backpack to school.
Ella lleva una mochila a la escuela.
To wear an object, usually on the body.
He wears a coat because it's cold.
Él lleva un abrigo porque hace frío.
To lead or guide someone to a specific place.
I take my children to the park.
Yo llevo a mis hijos al parque.
To make something be in a state or situation.
This topic leads to confusion.
Este tema lleva a confusiones.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'levare', which means to lift or carry.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get along well
To have a good relationship with someone.
llevarse bien
to carry something out
To execute or carry out something.
llevar algo a cabo
to lead someone by the hand
To guide or direct someone carefully.
llevar a alguien de la mano
to achieve something difficult
To achieve a difficult goal.
llevarse el gato al agua

Related Words

carry
Verb that implies the act of transporting or carrying.
llevar
transport
Verb that means to move something from one place to another.
transportar
to bear
Verb that involves loading or carrying something.
acarrear

Slang Meanings

To live an easy-going life.
He spends his life carefree.
Él se la pasa llevando en la vida, sin preocupaciones.
To keep the rhythm
She sets the rhythm of the party.
Ella lleva el ritmo de la fiesta.