llévame
/ʝebame/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase to "give me a ride" is expressed using the verb llévame.
This phrase is used when asking someone to transport you to a destination in their vehicle. While English uses the noun "ride" to express this concept, Spanish uses the verb llevar (to carry or take) to express the action of transporting someone.
Which one should you use?
For a more polite approach, you can ask ¿Me puedes llevar? (Can you take me?).
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to someone in a formal context, such as a stranger or an elder, you should use lléveme instead of llévame.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝebame/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word aventón refers to the ride itself, deriving from the verb aventar, which means 'to throw'. This implies the passenger is being 'thrown' or tossed along toward their destination.
- The verb llevar is so versatile that it is used for 'giving a ride' as well as 'wearing' a piece of clothing or 'carrying' an object.
- In Mexico, the phrase echar un ride is a common Anglicism where the English word 'ride' is incorporated directly into a Spanish sentence.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿podría darme un aventón, por favor? Mi auto sufrió una avería.Excuse me, could you give me a ride, please? My car broke down.
- Señor, ¿sería tan amable de llevarme? Me encuentro lejos de mi destino y no tengo transporte.Sir, would you be so kind as to give me a ride? I am far from my destination and have no transportation.
- Oye, ¿me das un aventón? Mi bicicleta tiene una llanta ponchada.Hey, could you give me a ride? My bicycle has a flat tire.
- Primo, ¿me llevas? Se me acabó la gasolina y necesito llegar a la estación de servicio más cercana.Cousin, can you take me? I ran out of gas, and I need to get to the nearest gas station.
- Llévame a la estación, por favor.Give me a ride to the station, please.
- Si vas al centro, llévame contigo.If you are going downtown, give me a ride with you.
- No tengo coche, llévame a casa.I don't have a car, give me a ride home.
Example conversation
Alejandro is asking María for help after a party.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿me puedes ayudar?María, can you help me?
- María¿Qué necesitas, Alejandro?What do you need, Alejandro?
- AlejandroLlévame a mi casa, por favor.Give me a ride to my house, please.
- MaríaClaro, sube al coche.Sure, get in the car.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
