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2026-09-06

Llevar vs traer with examples: interactive practice

Practice llevar vs traer with interactive examples. Llevar takes something away with you; traer brings something toward the speaker or listener.

The short answer

Llevar usually means to take or carry something with you, often away from the speaker’s reference point. Traer means to bring something toward the speaker or listener. Tap the examples below to test yourself.

Quick rule

  • traer: movement toward here (the speaker or listener’s current place).

  • llevar: movement away or to another place (you take it with you).

Pick llevar or traer

Example 1

_____ la pizza ahora.

I’m bringing the pizza now.

Example 2

_____ mi mochila al trabajo.

I take my backpack to work.

Example 3

_____ el café, por favor.

Bring the coffee, please.

Example 4

_____ el café a la sala.

Take the coffee to the living room.

Example 5

Ayer _____ el contrato a la oficina.

Yesterday I took the contract to the office.

Want the full guide?

Read the longer article llevar vs traer: what is the difference in Spanish? for tables, extended meanings, and more examples.

Practice in sentences

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