How to Say “I Brought” in Spanish

traje
/ˈtɾaxe/
The Spanish phrase for "I brought" is traje.
traje is used when someone has carried something to a place.

How does it change in a sentence?

traje is the first-person singular preterite form of the verb traer.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈtɾaxe/

Did you know?

  • Because traje means both 'I brought' and 'suit', a sentence like traje el traje literally translates to 'I brought the suit'.
  • The word traje shares an etymological connection to the English word 'train', specifically referring to the long back part of a gown that follows a wearer.
  • In Spanish, you can use the word traje to describe a specific traditional regional costume, such as the traje de flamenca worn during festivals in Andalusia.

Examples in context

  • Lo traje para ti.
    I brought it for you.
    This sentence shows how to use traje when bringing an object for someone.
    Tatoeba #2266441 by marcelostockle, translation #1887096 by CK
  • Te traje un regalo.
    I brought you a present.
    This sentence demonstrates using traje to say you brought a gift to someone.
    Tatoeba #2395924 by hayastan, translation #2299552 by CK
  • Traje spray de oso.
    I brought bear spray.
    This sentence shows traje being used in the context of bringing bear spray.
    Tatoeba #6864207 by albrusgher, translation #6008933 by mailohilohi
  • He traído el informe que me pediste.
    I brought the report you asked for.
  • Yo he llevado los folletos para la reunión.
    I brought the brochures for the meeting.
  • ¡Hola! Traje el libro que me pediste.
    Hey! I brought the book you asked for.
  • Me traje unas películas para ver esta noche.
    I brought some movies to watch tonight.
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Example conversation

Elena and Daniel are at a picnic in the park.

  1. Elena

    Traje mucha comida para nosotros.
    I brought a lot of food for us.
  2. Daniel

    ¿Trajiste también las bebidas?
    Did you bring the drinks too?
  3. Elena

    Sí, las traje en la bolsa azul.
    Yes, I brought them in the blue bag.
  4. Daniel

    Perfecto, gracias Elena.
    Perfect, thanks Elena.

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