levar
Regular -ar Level A1 ⭐ #20 Most CommonEnglish translation: to take / to carry / to take away
Presente
Taking or carrying away.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | levo | |
| tu | levas | |
| ele / ela / você | leva | |
| nós | levamos | |
| vós | levais | |
| eles / elas / vocês | levam |
- Eu levo as crianças à escola todos os dias. — Çocukları her gün okula götürüyorum.
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Frequently Asked Questions: LEVAR
Is "levar" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"levar" is classified as a Regular -ar verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Regular -ar / Opposes trazer (take vs bring)". Regular 1st conjugation verb with past participle 'levado'. 'Levar' means taking something AWAY from the speaker; 'trazer' means bringing something TOWARD the speaker.
What does "levar" mean in English? ▾
In English, "levar" translates primarily to "to take / to carry / to take away". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "levar"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Leva o livro para mim (when you want them to bring it to you)" instead of "Traz o livro para mim". Why? 'Trazer' is toward you, 'levar' is away from you.
What are common idioms or expressions with "levar"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Levar a sério" which means "To take seriously" (e.g. "Deves levar este trabalho a sério.").
How can I practice and memorize "levar" conjugations? ▾
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