Conjugation of the Spanish Verb Traer

Conjugation of the Spanish Verb Traer Traer is the most common Spanish verb that means to bring. Its stem changes in a way that isnt readily predictable. Other verbs that are conjugated in the same pattern include abstraer (to think about abstractly), atraer (to attract), contraer (to shrink), distraer (to distract), extraer (to extract), retraer (to dissuade or retract), and sustraer (to remove). Irregular forms are shown below in boldface. Translations are given as a guide and in real life may vary with context. Infinitive of Traer traer (to bring) Gerund of Traer trayendo (bringing) Participle of Traer traà ­do (brought) Present Indicative of Traer Present indicative (presente del indicativo): yo traigo, tà º traes, usted/à ©l/ella trae, nosotros/as traemos, vosotros/as traà ©is, ustedes/ellos/ellas traen (I bring, you bring, he brings, etc.) Preterite of Traer yo traje, tà ºÃ‚  trajiste, usted/à ©l/ella trajo, nosotros/as trajimos, vosotros/as trajisteis, ustedes/ellos/ellas trajeron (I brought, you brought, she brought, etc.) Imperfect Indicative of Traer yo traà ­a, tà º traà ­as, usted/à ©l/ella traà ­a, nosotros/as traà ­amos, vosotros/as traà ­ais, ustedes/ellos/ellas traà ­an (I used to bring, you used to bring, he used to bring, etc.) Future Indicative of Traer yo traerà ©, tà º traers, usted/à ©l/ella traer, nosotros/as traeremos, vosotros/as traerà ©is, ustedes/ellos/ellas traern (I will bring, you will bring, he will bring, etc.) Conditional of Traer yo traerà ­a, tà º traerà ­as, usted/à ©l/ella traerà ­a, nosotros/as traerà ­amos, vosotros/as traerà ­ais, ustedes/ellos/ellas traerà ­an (I would bring, you would bring, she would bring, etc.) Present Subjunctive of Traer que yo traiga, que tà º traigas, que usted/à ©l/ella traiga, que nosotros/as traigamos, que vosotros/as tragis, que ustedes/ellos/ellas traigan (that I bring, that you bring, that she bring, etc.) Imperfect Subjunctive of Traer que yo trajera (trajese), que tà º trajeras (trajeses), que usted/à ©l/ella trajera (trajese), que nosotros/as trajà ©ramos (trajà ©semos), que vosotros/as trajerais (trajeseis), que ustedes/ellos/ellas trajeran (trajesen) (that I brought, that you brought, that he brought , etc.) Imperative of Traer trae (tà º), no traigas (tà º), traiga (usted), traigamos (nosotros/as), traed (vosotros/as), no tragis (vosotros/as), traigan (ustedes) (bring, dont bring, bring, lets bring, etc.) Compound Tenses of Traer The perfect tenses are made by using the appropriate form of haber and the past participle, traà ­do. The progressive tenses use estar with the gerund, trayendo. Sample Sentences Showing Conjugation of Traer and Related Verbs Estamos estudiando la posibilidad de traer ms especialistas. (We are studying the possibility of bringing in more specialists. Infinitive.)Estamos trayendo energà ­a y equilibrio superior al equipo. (We are bringing energy and balance to the team. Present progressive.)No he traà ­do nada. (I havent brought you anything. Present perfect.)Le traigo la leche para que se haga un capuchino. (I am bringing you the milk so you can make a cappuccino. Present indicative.)Me distraen las conversaciones que oigo a mi derecha y a  mi izquierda. (The conversations I hear to my right and left distract me. Present indicative.)Extrajimos unos centà ­metros cà ºbicos del là ­quido. (We extracted a few cubic centimeters of the liquid.) Preterite.)Mis tà ­os siempre traà ­an revistas nuevas o algà ºn juguete. (My aunts and uncles always brought some new magazines or some toy. Imperfect.)La ceremonia atraer a decenas de miles de personas (The ceremony will draw tens of thousands of people. Fut ure.)Patricia me distraerà ­a pidià ©ndome de jugar con ella. (Patricia would distract me by asking me to play with her. Conditional.) Espero que me traigas buenas noticias. (I hope you bring me good news. Present subjunctive.)Hubo un tiempo en el que era ilegal que las parejas interraciales contrajeran matrimonio. (There was a time when it was illegal for interracial couples to get married. Imperfect subjunctive.)Trelo aquà ­. (Bring it here. Imperative.)

Christmas and Winter Holiday Vocabulary 100 Word List

Christmas and Winter Holiday Vocabulary 100 Word List This comprehensive Christmas  and winter holiday vocabulary word list can be used in the classroom in so many ways. Use it to inspire word walls, word searches, puzzles, Hangman and Bingo games, crafts, worksheets, story starters, creative writing word banks, and a wide variety of elementary lesson plans in almost any subject. Be sure to customize the vocabulary you choose based on the policies of your school. Some public and private schools may only allow secular references to winter holidays, while some faith-based schools may prefer not to include secular or popular mythological references to Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, or other secular holiday  characters.   Types of Word List Activities Here are some ideas for using this vocabulary list in your classroom.   Word Walls: Build vocabulary by designating one wall or part of a wall to post large print words that all students can read from their desks.   Word Search Puzzles: You can create your own word search puzzles using one of several online puzzle generators. This allows you to customize them as appropriate for your class and school policies. For example, some schools may only allow secular references to the winter holidays. Sight Word Flash Cards: Make flash cards to improve vocabulary for early elementary students and for those with learning disabilities. Building holiday vocabulary will help them with seasonal reading. Holiday words may also be more fun for them to learn and spark interest. Hangman: This is an easy use  for  Christmas words and playing this game in the classroom can be a fun, interactive break between lessons. Poem  or Story Written Word Exercise: Have students draw three or more of the words to incorporate into a poem or story. You can assign these to be turned in or shared with the class. Poems may be rhyming or not  or in the form of a limerick or haiku. You can ask for a minimum word count for written story assignments. Impromptu Speech Exercise: Have students draw one to five words to incorporate into an impromptu speech to give to the class. You can have them draw words and immediately begin a speech, or give them a few minutes to prepare. Christmas and Winter Holiday 100 Word List AdventangelsannouncementbellsBethlehemBlitzencandlescandycandy canescardscedarcelebrateceremonieschimneyChristmas cookiesChristmas treecoldCometcranberry saucecrowdsCupidDancerDasherDecemberdecorationsdollsDonnerdressingeggnogelvesfamily reunionfestivalfirFrostyfruitcakegift boxesgiftsgoodwillgreetingshamhappyholidayhollyholyiciclesjollylightslistsmerrymiraclemistletoeNew YearNoelNorth Polepageantparadespartypiepineplum puddingpoinsettiaPrancerpresentspumpkin piepunchred/greenreindeerribbonRudolphsacredsalessauceScroogeseasonsledsleigh bellssnowflakesspiritSt. Nickstandstarstickersstocking stufferssweet potatotidingstinseltogethernesstoystraditiontraffictripsturkeyvacationVixenWinterworshipwrapping paperwreathyuleyuletide