Llevarse (en. Take away)

/ʎeˈβaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To withdraw or appropriate something.
He took the book without paying.
Se llevó el libro sin pagar.
To carry out an activity alongside others.
They got along well during the meeting.
Se llevaron bien durante la reunión.
To make something move or be transported.
I take the food home.
Me llevo la comida a casa.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'llevar' combined with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

get along
To have a good relationship.
llevarse bien
take the prize
To be the most outstanding or the one that stands out the most.
llevarse la palma
take something home
To take something and bring it to one's own home.
llevarse algo a casa

Related Words

to carry
To transport or drive something or someone.
llevar
clothing
Article of clothing that can be worn.
ropa
load
Load or content that is transported.
carga

Slang Meanings

To steal something.
That guy took his brother's car.
Ese chico se llevó el coche de su hermano.
To leave with someone.
I'm going to take Juan to the party.
Me voy a llevar a Juan a la fiesta.