Traían (en. They brought)

/trai̯an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that someone brought something in a context of desire or possibility.
If they brought the food, we would all be happier.
Si ellos trajeran la comida, todos estaríamos más felices.
Used in hypothetical or conditional situations.
I wish they would bring the report on time.
Ojalá ellos trajeran el informe a tiempo.
To express a past action in subjunctive.
It was important that they brought the necessary documents.
Era importante que ellos trajeran los documentos necesarios.

Etymology

From the verb 'traer', which comes from the Latin 'trahere', meaning 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that would bring peace
reference to the arrival of peace or calm
que trajera la paz
if she would bring
possibility that she would bring something
si ella trajera
I would like them to bring
expression of desire regarding the action of bringing
me gustaría que ellos trajeran

Related Words

bring
verb that means to carry something towards the speaker.
traer
brought
simple past form of 'to bring'.
trajo
brought
past participle of the verb 'to bring'.
traído

Slang Meanings

Bring the tale
When someone brings interesting information.
Cuando alguien trae información interesante.
Bring the good news
When someone arrives with good news.
Cuando alguien llega con buenas noticias.