Traerle (en. Bring him)

/traˈeɾ.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of carrying something or someone towards a person.
I’m going to bring him a book that he will like.
Voy a traerle un libro que le gustará.
Making something arrive at the person to whom it is directed.
Can you bring the letter to Juan?
¿Puedes traerle la carta a Juan?
Providing or supplying someone with what they need.
Bringing food to someone who is hungry is very important.
Traerle comida a alguien que tiene hambre es muy importante.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'traer' plus the indirect object pronoun 'le'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bringing the news to someone
Informing someone about something.
traerle la noticia
bringing a gift to someone
Providing a gift to someone.
traerle un regalo
bringing back good memories to someone
Causing someone to remember pleasant moments.
traerle buenos recuerdos

Related Words

traer
Moving something from one place to another.
traer
llevar
Transporting something to a place.
llevar
entregar
Giving something to someone.
entregar

Slang Meanings

Bringing something quickly.
He always brings things instantly.
Él siempre trae las cosas al instante.
Bringing trouble.
Whenever he arrives, he brings problems.
Siempre que llega, trae problemas.