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    Llevábamos (en. We were carrying)

    /ʎeˈβaβamos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that an action of carrying was carried out continuously in the past.
    When we were children, we always carried our backpacks to school.
    Cuando éramos niños, llevábamos siempre nuestras mochilas a la escuela.
    It refers to the act of transporting someone or something to a place.
    During the last vacation, we took our friends to explore the city.
    En las vacaciones pasadas, llevábamos a nuestros amigos a explorar la ciudad.
    It implies the idea of having something with you for a period of time.
    During the trip, we carried enough food and water.
    Durante el viaje, llevábamos suficiente comida y agua.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'llevar', derived from the Latin 'levare', which means 'to elevate' or 'to raise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carry out
    To carry out or execute something.
    llevar a cabo
    to take the reins
    To have control over something.
    llevar las riendas
    not to handle well
    To not support or not handle a situation well.
    no llevar bien

    Related Words

    to carry
    Verb that means to transport or carry something.
    llevar
    to transport
    To move something from one place to another.
    transportar
    to drive
    To control the movement of a vehicle.
    conducir

    Slang Meanings

    To use something excessively.
    At the party, we brought a bunch of drinks.
    En la fiesta, llevábamos un montón de bebidas.
    To be in a complicated relationship or situation.
    Since the crisis started, we have been carrying a heavy burden.
    Desde que empezó la crisis, llevábamos una carga pesada.