Llevándose (en. Taking away)

/ʎeˈβandose/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To transport or move something from one place to another.
She is taking the boxes to the car.
Ella está llevándose las cajas al coche.
To make someone keep something or receive it.
He is taking the prize for his effort.
Se está llevando el premio por su esfuerzo.
To leave a place carrying something with you.
He is taking the food to go.
Se está llevándose la comida para llevar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'levare', meaning 'to raise' or 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get along well
To have a good relationship with someone.
llevarse bien
to take the prize
To be the best or the most outstanding in something.
llevarse la palma
to eat something
To eat something.
llevarse algo a la boca
to lead someone astray
To deceive or seduce someone.
llevarse al huerto

Related Words

carry
To take or transfer something from one place to another.
llevar
I carry
First person present of the verb to carry.
llevo
to take away
The action of carrying something with oneself.
llevarse

Slang Meanings

To take something quickly.
He took the wallet in one go.
Se llevó la billetera de un solo tiro.
To take someone out for fun.
I'm going to take my friends to the beach.
Voy a llevarme a mis amigos a la playa.