Lleven (en. Take away)

/ˈʎeβen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To drive or transport something to a place.
I hope they carry the boxes to the living room.
Espero que lleven las cajas al salón.
To make something be in a certain condition or situation.
If they carry the instructions, the project will be easier.
Si lleven las instrucciones, el proyecto será más fácil.
To wear or dress in a garment.
Those shoes they are wearing are very elegant.
Esos zapatos que lleven son muy elegantes.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get along
To have a good relationship with someone.
llevarse bien
to not carry anything
To be empty or have no content.
no llevar nada
to keep track
To be responsible for supervising something.
llevar el control

Related Words

carry
Verb that means to transport or carry something.
llevar
transport
To drive something from one place to another.
transportar
load
To lift and carry something heavy.
cargar

Slang Meanings

To bring something in a party mood.
Last night they brought two bottles to the party.
Anoche lleven dos botellas a la fiesta.
To lead a carefree lifestyle.
He always leads a light-hearted life.
Él siempre lleven la vida ligera.