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The meaning of the Spanish word "llevo" and how you use it

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llevo
(v.) (present) (yo) have; have been; spent (time)
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Llevo allí dos años .
I've been there two years.
Llevo advirtiéndole toda la semana , pero no obedece .
I have been warning him all week, but he doesn't obey.
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If I Were a Senator...
Llevo 26 años trabajando ahí .
I've been working there for 26 years.
Bread Is Life
Llevo unos 27 años trabajando de panadero .
I've been working as a baker for 27 years.
"Laugh When You Can, Cry When You Need To" - El Chojin
Llevo treinta años estudiando la vida .
I've spent thirty years studying life.
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llevo
(v.) (present) (yo) wear
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Llevo un vestido bonito .
I'm wearing a pretty dress. (lit. I wear a pretty dress.)
En invierno siempre llevo botas .
In winter I always wear boots.
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What Are You Wearing?
Pero como hace mucho frío , llevo otra capucha .
But since it's very cold, I'm wearing another hood.
What Are You Wearing?
En verano llevo camisetas de manga corta .
In summer I wear short-sleeved shirts.
What Are You Wearing?
Por lo demás llevo unos pantalones .
Aside from that, I'm wearing some trousers.
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llevo
(v.) (present) (yo) carry; take
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Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Llevo mis lentes a todas partes .
I carry my glasses everywhere.
Sí , llevo el celular .
Yes, I'm taking the cell phone with me [lit. Yes I carry the cell phone].
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Street Talk: How Much Money Do You Have in Your Wallet?
Yo habitualmente llevo menos .
I usually carry less.
"Something's Changing" - Julieta Venegas
Lo llevo conmigo , así me puedo sentir bien .
I carry it with me, this way I can feel good.
Edge of Tomorrow - Fighting Death
He estado pensando , verás , como lo llevo en la sangre , a lo mejor puedo pasártelo a ti .
I've been thinking, you'll see, since I carry it in my blood, I can probably pass it to you.
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me...llevo
(reflex. v.) (present) (yo) take (with me); take away
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Me llevo estas manzanas .
I take these apples with me.
Me llevo tu auto .
I take your car with me.
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Lanzarote: Volcanic Island Paradise
El clima , si voy a un país frío me llevo este clima .
The climate, if I'm going to a cold country I take this climate.
Lanzarote: Volcanic Island Paradise
Me llevo también un poco , si pueda ser , un poco de volcán , un poco del paisaje ,
I also take a little, if it can be, a little of the volcano, a little of the countryside.
Summer & Sun, Sand & Sea
Me llevo gafas , gorra y toalla .
I take sunglasses, a hat, and towel with me.
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llevo
(v.) (present) (yo) take (to transport)
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Yo llevo al perro al veterinario el viernes .
I take the dog to the vet on Friday.
Yo siempre llevo a mis amigos al mejor restaurante .
I always take my friends to the best restaurant.
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If I Were a Senator...
Llevo a mis hijas al colegio
I take my daughters to school
Vacations: Family vs. Friends
¿ Te llevo ?
Can I take you?
"Towards Your Heart"- La Oreja de Van Gogh
Llevo una maleta pa' vestir el corazón
I'm taking a suitcase to dress the heart
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