Traigo (en. I bring)

/ˈtɾa.i.ɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To bring something to the person who is speaking.
I bring a gift for you.
Traigo un regalo para ti.
To transport something from one place to another.
I always bring food when I visit my friends.
Siempre traigo comida cuando visito a mis amigos.
To attract or cause an effect.
With his attitude, I bring joy to the environment.
Con su actitud, traigo alegría al ambiente.

Etymology

From Latin 'tragere', meaning to carry or to bring toward.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I bring you good news.
Indicates that positive information is being carried or will be shared.
te traigo buenas noticias
I bring something prepared.
Means that something is ready to be used or consumed.
traigo algo preparado
I feel like learning.
Expresses motivation or desire towards an activity.
traigo ganas de aprender

Related Words

to bring
Verb that means to carry something to a place or person.
traer
brought
Past participle of the verb to bring, indicating that something has been carried.
traído
betrayal
Action of betraying, related to the term to bring in a negative context.
traición

Slang Meanings

Expression that one carries something of great value with them.
Today I bring the best of myself to work.
Hoy traigo lo mejor de mí al trabajo.
Colloquially used to indicate that one has bad news.
I bring bad news about the project.
Traigo malas noticias sobre el proyecto.