Llevaré (en. I will take)

/ʎeβaˈɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To transport something from one place to another.
I will take the books to the library.
Yo llevaré los libros a la biblioteca.
To have the responsibility for something or someone.
She will take the children to school.
Ella llevará a los niños a la escuela.
To involve or cause a consequence.
That will lead to a deeper discussion.
Eso llevará a una discusión más profunda.
To express a state or condition.
The new project will take a lot of time.
El nuevo proyecto llevará mucho tiempo.

Etymology

From the verb 'llevar', which comes from the Latin 'levare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get along
To maintain a good relationship with someone.
llevarse bien
to take the lead
To be the one who makes decisions or has control in a situation.
llevar la voz cantante
to not keep track of accounts
To not be aware of obligations or costs.
no llevar las cuentas

Related Words

to carry
Action of transporting or having something in possession.
llevar
to bear
Synonym that implies carrying something with you, especially in terms of clothing.
portar
to haul
To transport something heavy or bulky.
acarrear

Slang Meanings

To have someone under your influence.
That guy has you under his influence, don’t pay attention to him.
Ese tipo te lleva por la cabeza, no le pares bolas.
To live the crazy life.
Since he went on the trip, he's living the crazy life.
Desde que se fue de viaje, lleva la vida loca.
To take charge.
At the party, he takes charge and organizes everything.
En la fiesta, él lleva la batuta y organiza todo.