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traer

Irregular (J-stem preterite) Level A2 โญ #29 Most Common

English translation: to bring

Stem Pattern: traigo / traje, trajiste / traiga
๐Ÿ’ก Key Usage Note: Preterite stem is 'traj-'. Note that 3rd plural is 'trajeron', NOT 'trajieron'!
๐Ÿ“˜ Linguistic Rule: J-stem verbs drop the 'i' in -ieron: trajeron, dijeron, produjeron.
โš–๏ธ Traer vs Decir (J-stem preterites)
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Present (Presente)

Current action of bringing.

Subject Pronoun Conjugation Audio
yo traigo
tรบ traes
รฉl / ella / usted trae
nosotros / nosotras traemos
vosotros / vosotras traรฉis
ellos / ellas / ustedes traen
Example Sentences in Context
  • Yo traigo el postre hoy. โ€” I am bringing the dessert today.
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AI Smart Tutor: 'TRAER' Insights

Linguistic breakdowns & native shortcuts

Smart Tips
๐Ÿง  Memory Trick (Mnemonic)

Think of a 'tray' you use to 'bring' drinks: 'Traigo'!

โš ๏ธ Most Common Student Mistake
โœ— Don't say: Ellos trajieron los regalos
โœ“ Say instead: Ellos trajeron los regalos

Why: After a 'J' stem in preterite, the 'i' disappears: trajeron, never trajieron.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Essential Native Idioms with 'traer'
Traer sin cuidado

= Not to care at all

"Eso me trae sin cuidado."

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Present
yo

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Answer
traigo

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Test your understanding of 'traer' across tenses

Interactive Quiz
Question 1 (Preterite)

Ellos ___ las llaves ayer.

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estar Irregular

to be (temporary states, location)

ir Highly Irregular

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hacer Irregular

to do / to make

querer Irregular

to want / to love

saber Irregular

to know (facts, how to do something)

venir Irregular

to come

hablar Regular

to speak / to talk

poder Irregular

to be able to / can

vivir Regular

to live / reside

comer Regular

to eat

dormir Stem-Changer

to sleep

poner Irregular

to put / place / set

salir Irregular

to leave / go out / exit

sentir Stem-Changer

to feel / regret

pedir Stem-Changer

to ask for / request / order

conducir Irregular

to drive / lead

caer Irregular (G-verb & Y-spell)

to fall

oรญr Highly Irregular

to hear, listen to

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