Tráeme (en. Bring me)

/ˈtɾa.e.me/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicates a command or request for someone to bring something.
Please bring me a glass of water!
¡Tráeme un vaso de agua, por favor!
Used to ask for an object to be delivered.
Bring me the book I left on the table.
Tráeme el libro que dejé en la mesa.
Can imply a sense of urgency when requesting something.
Bring me the food quickly, I’m hungry.
Tráeme la comida rápido, que tengo hambre.

Etymology

Imperative form of the verb traer, which comes from the Latin 'trahe're.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bring me that
Requests that something specific be brought.
tráeme eso
bring me
Indicates that one wants the person to come towards me with something.
tráeme a mí
bring me back
Requests that someone return with something.
tráeme de vuelta

Related Words

traer
Verb meaning to carry something to a place.
traer
traído
Past participle of the verb traer.
traído
portar
Synonym of carrying something with oneself.
portar

Slang Meanings

A colloquial way to urgently request something.
Bring me the beer, we're at the party!
¡Tráeme la cerveza, que estamos en la fiesta!
Used in a friendly context to ask for a favor.
Friend, bring me that which is in the kitchen.
Amigo, tráeme eso que está en la cocina.