Llevar
Example: Ella siempre lleva una chaqueta cuando hace frío afuera.
Definition
"Llevar" means to carry or wear something, often referring to transporting objects or having clothes on one's body. For example, in the phrase 'Ella siempre lleva una chaqueta cuando hace frío afuera,' it describes wearing a jacket when it is cold outside.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "llevar" comes from the Latin word 'levare,' meaning to raise or lift. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean carrying or wearing. Did you know? The root 'levare' is also the source of English words like 'levitate' and 'elevate,' showing a shared idea of lifting or bearing.
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"Llevar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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