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    Llevar (en. Carry)

    ʎeˈβaɾ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move something from one place to another.
    I'm going to carry the boxes to the storage room.
    Voy a llevar las cajas al trastero.
    To have something with oneself.
    I always carry my phone in my pocket.
    Siempre llevo mi teléfono en el bolsillo.
    To be responsible for something.
    She carries the management of the company.
    Ella lleva la dirección de la empresa.
    To make something happen or make someone do something.
    The doctor carries out an effective treatment.
    El médico lleva a cabo un tratamiento efectivo.
    To perpetuate or drag something along, like a burden or an emotion.
    He carries the weight of the past on his shoulders.
    Lleva el peso del pasado sobre sus hombros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'levare', which means 'to elevate' or 'to lift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carry out
    To perform or execute something.
    llevar a cabo
    to take the lead
    To be the one who makes decisions or leads.
    llevar la voz cantante
    to get along well
    To have a good relationship with someone.
    llevarse bien
    to guide someone along a path
    To guide someone on a path or process.
    llevar por una senda

    Related Words

    burden
    Responsibility or work performed.
    cargo
    behavior
    Behavior of a person.
    conducta
    transport
    To move something from one place to another.
    transportar
    accompany
    To go along with someone.
    acompañar
    direct
    To guide or manage something.
    dirigir

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the lead
    In the game, he is always in the lead.
    En el juego, él siempre lleva la delantera.
    To lead someone on
    The salesperson always tries to lead customers on.
    El vendedor siempre intenta llevar al huerto a los clientes.
    To enjoy life
    He has such a great time, as if he were enjoying life.
    Se la pasa tan bien, como si llevara la vida.