Llevaron (en. They took)

/ʎeˈβaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move something from one place to another.
They took the boxes to the warehouse.
Ellos llevaron las cajas al almacén.
To transport people.
The taxis took the travelers to the airport.
Los taxis llevaron a los viajeros al aeropuerto.
To drive or guide someone to a destination.
They took him to the medical appointment.
Le llevaron a la consulta médica.
To assume or bear a burden or responsibility.
They took on the burden of the project.
Ellos llevaron la carga del proyecto.
To participate in obtaining or achieving something.
They carried out an important research.
Llevaron a cabo una importante investigación.

Etymology

From Latin 'levāre', which means 'to lift, to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to carry out
To carry out an action or project.
llevar a cabo
to take the reins
To have control or direction over a situation.
llevar las riendas
to get along well
To have a good relationship with someone.
llevarse bien
to not get anything
To not achieve results or benefits.
no llevarse nada

Related Words

to carry
Verb that means to transport or guide.
llevar
carrying
Action of carrying; the fact of carrying something.
llevanza
lift
Part of a movement of carrying or lifting.
levante

Slang Meanings

To drive someone in a car.
I am going to take my friend home.
Voy a llevar a mi amigo a casa.
To throw the party
She was the one who threw the party last night.
Ella fue la que llevó la fiesta anoche.