Llevaban (en. Were carrying)

/ʝeˈβaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To transport or carry something to a place.

They were carrying heavy boxes to the warehouse.

Ellos llevaban cajas pesadas al almacén.

To establish or maintain an emotional or responsibility burden.

They were shouldering the weight of the decision on their backs.

Llevaban el peso de la decisión sobre sus espaldas.

To indicate that one has been in a place or situation for a period of time.

They had been living in that house for years.

Llevaban años viviendo en esa casa.

From the verb 'llevar', derived from the Latin 'levare'.

to get along well

To have a good relationship with someone.

llevarse bien

to take the lead

To be the leader or the one who directs in a situation.

llevar la batuta

to take something

To steal or appropriate something.

llevarse algo

to carry

To transport or carry something.

llevar

burden

Weight or responsibility that one bears.

cargo

To carry something heavy

They were carrying those backpacks all afternoon.

Estuvieron llevaban esas mochilas toda la tarde.

To hold a responsibility

They were shouldering the burden of the company's problems.

Llevaban la carga de los problemas de la empresa en sus hombros.