Traiga (en. Bring)

/ˈtɾa.iɣa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express the desire or will that someone brings something to the place where the speaker is.
I hope that he/she brings the documents tomorrow.
Espero que traiga los documentos mañana.
To ask someone to bring something.
Can you bring some fruits from the market?
¿Puedes traiga algunas frutas del mercado?
To indicate that someone is needed to transport something.
I want him/her to bring his/her computer for the meeting.
Quiero que traiga su computadora para la reunión.

Etymology

From the verb 'traer', which comes from the Latin 'traheĕre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that he/she brings what was requested
indicates that someone must carry a requested item.
que traiga lo que pidió
or that he/she brings someone
suggests that one should invite or bring another person.
o que traiga a alguien
that he/she does not bring problems
expresses the wish that there are no complications.
que no traiga problemas

Related Words

bring
Verb that means to carry something from one place to another.
traer
take
Verb that refers to moving something.
llevar
send
Verb that indicates the act of sending something to someone.
enviar

Slang Meanings

That someone brings something unexpectedly.
If he/she also brings a dessert, that would be great.
Si traiga también un postre, sería genial.
Used to ask someone to do a favor.
Bring whatever you need, I’ll help.
Traiga lo que necesite, yo ayudo.