Levar
Example: Eu vou levar um guarda-chuva porque vai chover.
Definition
"Levar" means to carry or take something from one place to another, often implying movement with an object or person. In the example, it conveys the action of bringing an umbrella along due to expected rain.
Etymology
The word "levar" comes from Latin 'levare', meaning 'to raise' or 'lift up'. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean 'to carry' or 'take', reflecting the idea of moving or lifting something. Did you know? Its connection to 'levare' highlights the physical action behind the word.
Learn to use this word actively
"Levar" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 103 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Portuguese as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
