Traía (en. Brought)

/ˈtraj.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Expression of desire or need in subjunctive.
I hope she brought the necessary documents.
Espero que ella traía los documentos necesarios.
Action of bringing something or someone to a place.
It is important that she brought the report to the meeting.
Es importante que traía el informe a la reunión.
Instruction or request in subjunctive tone.
I wish she had brought the answer before finishing.
Ojalá que traía la respuesta antes de terminar.

Etymology

Derived from the verb traer, which comes from the Latin 'traducere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brought up
To bring a topic to discussion.
traía a colación
brings nothing good
It refers to something that does not turn out positively.
no trae nada bueno
bring to mind
To make someone remember something.
traer a la memoria

Related Words

bring
Verb that means to transport something.
traer
brought
Participle of the verb bring.
traído

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who shows up uninvited.
That person always brings news and is not well received.
Esa persona siempre traía y no es bien recibida.
Special use in contexts where someone brings news.
He always brings the latest gossip from the neighborhood.
Él siempre traía los últimos chismes del barrio.