Traen (en. Bring)

/tɾaen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move or carry something towards the place where one is.
They bring the books to class.
Ellos traen los libros a la clase.
To transport or deliver something to someone.
My friends bring food for the party.
Mis amigos traen comida para la fiesta.
To produce some effect or consequence.
Decisions that bring consequences are difficult to make.
Las decisiones que traen consecuencias son difíciles de tomar.

Etymology

From Latin 'tragere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bring up
To mention something that is relevant to the conversation.
traer a colación
to bring back
To return something to its place of origin.
traer de vuelta
to have up one's sleeve
To have a hidden resource or strategy.
traer bajo la manga
to bring home
To be in a complicated or difficult situation.
traer la casa

Related Words

bring
Verb that means to carry something to someone.
traer
brought
Past participle of the verb traer.
traído

Slang Meanings

To bring something that has been promised.
He always brings his promise to the table.
Él siempre trae su promesa a la mesa.
To bring problems or conflicts.
That decision only brings trouble.
Esa decisión solo trae líos.