llevando
/ʝebando/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for wearing is llevando.
It is also used for the act of carrying physical objects. If you want to emphasize the state of having clothes currently on your body, Spanish speakers often use the construction llevar puesto.
What does it mean word for word?
llevando is the gerund of llevar, which literally means carrying.
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, llevando is used for both wearing clothes and carrying physical objects.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, usar might be used more frequently for wearing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The present indicative form lleva is used to describe what someone is currently wearing (e.g., Él lleva una camisa roja – He is wearing a red shirt).
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝebando/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the same verb used for 'wearing' is used to express how long you have been doing something, such as llevo tres años viviendo aquí for 'I have been living here for three years'.
- Because llevar means 'to carry', Spanish speakers use it to say they are 'wearing' a scent or perfume, as if they are carrying the aroma with them.
- The verb llevar is used to describe 'wearing' a specific facial expression or emotion, such as llevar una cara de susto for 'wearing a look of fright'.
Examples in context
- No se siente cómoda llevando el pañuelo de cabeza.She doesn't feel comfortable wearing the headscarf.This sentence shows how to express discomfort while wearing a headscarf using llevando.Tatoeba #10874381 by ecorralest101, translation #8145188 by Amastan
- ¿Cómo crees que lucirías llevando ese vestido puesto?How do you think you'd look wearing that dress?This sentence demonstrates how to ask how someone would look wearing a dress using llevando.Tatoeba #1286327 by marcelostockle, translation #953329 by CK
- Tom sigue llevando la etiqueta del precio en la camisa que lleva puesta.The price tag is still on the shirt Tom is wearing.This sentence shows the use of llevando in a context involving a shirt that someone is wearing.Tatoeba #5055942 by wallebot, translation #3147930 by CK
- Lleva un sombrero y un abrigo.He is wearing a hat and a coat.
- Ella viste joyas caras.She is wearing expensive jewelry.
- Él porta una insignia distintiva como oficial.He is wearing a distinctive badge as an officer.
- Porta con orgullo su elegante sombrero.He proudly wears his stylish hat.
- ¿Te pusiste los nuevos zapatos que te regalé?Did you wear the new shoes I gave you?
- Tengo puesto mi suéter favorito.I'm wearing my favorite sweater.
- ¿Tienes puestos los pantalones cortos?Are you wearing shorts?
- Él usa una camisa a rayas.He is wearing a striped shirt.
- Estoy llevando una falda roja.I am wearing a red skirt.
- Me puse una gorra para protegerme del sol.I wore a cap to protect myself from the sun.
- Estoy usando un uniforme para ir al trabajo.I am wearing a uniform to go to work.
- Me pongo una camiseta casual para los fines de semana.I wear a casual t-shirt for the weekends.
- Estoy usando una bufanda elegante.I am wearing a stylish scarf.
- Llevaba una pulsera dorada en la fiesta.She was wearing a golden bracelet at the party.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about what to wear to a party.
- DanielVoy a ir llevando una camisa blanca.I am going to go wearing a white shirt.
- MaríaEstá bien, pero no vayas llevando zapatos negros.That's fine, but don't go wearing black shoes.
- Daniel¿Por qué no puedo ir llevando zapatos negros?Why can't I go wearing black shoes?
- MaríaPorque es una fiesta informal, Daniel.Because it is an informal party, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
