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.
- ElenaTraje mucha comida para nosotros.I brought a lot of food for us.
- Daniel¿Trajiste también las bebidas?Did you bring the drinks too?
- ElenaSí, las traje en la bolsa azul.Yes, I brought them in the blue bag.
- DanielPerfecto, gracias Elena.Perfect, thanks Elena.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry traje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries traje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.