Traería (en. Would bring)

/tɾaˈeɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
It indicates an action that would take place under certain conditions.
If I could, I would bring his friend to the party.
Si pudiera, traería a su amigo a la fiesta.
Used to express a hypothesis about the past.
She said she would bring the book if she had time.
Ella dijo que traería el libro si tuviera tiempo.
It can denote intention or promise in a hypothetical context.
I would bring you the gift tomorrow, but there's no way it will arrive.
Te traería el regalo mañana, pero no hay forma de que llegue.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'traer', which in turn derives from the Latin 'trahēre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bring up
To introduce a topic in a conversation.
traer a colación
to not bring anything to the table
To not contribute ideas or resources.
no traer nada a la mesa
to bring someone back
To reintegrate someone into a group or place.
traer a alguien de vuelta

Related Words

traer
To move something towards the place where the speaker is.
traer
traído
The participle of the verb traer, indicating past action.
traído
brought to memory
Reference to something that is remembered.
traído a la memoria

Slang Meanings

To bring something unexpected.
That news would bring people to the streets.
Esa noticia traería a la gente a la calle.
To bring problems or drama.
Those rumors only bring betrayal.
Esos chismes solo traen traición.