The context and an added participle distinguish these uses.
The idea
Llevar can mean carrying or taking something; llevar puesto specifies wearing clothing. Puesto agrees with the garment.
| Construction | Example |
|---|---|
| llevar + objeto | I am carrying a box to the office. |
| llevar + prenda + puesto | I am wearing a blue jacket. |
Examples
- Llevo una caja a la oficina.I am carrying a box to the office.
- Llevamos agua para la excursión.We are taking water for the outing.
- ¿Llevas el libro en la mochila?Are you carrying the book in your backpack?
- Llevo puesta una chaqueta azul.I am wearing a blue jacket.
- Mi hermano lleva puestos unos guantes.My brother is wearing gloves.
- ¿Llevas puestas las botas nuevas?Are you wearing the new boots?
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Clothing can also follow llevar alone and mean wearing it; puesto makes that reading explicit.
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Choose the missing form. Yo ___ un paquete a correos. (llevo / puesta)
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llevo
llevo fits carrying the parcel.
Choose the missing form. Ella lleva ___ una gabardina. (puesta / puesto)
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puesta
puesta agrees with the feminine singular coat.
Choose the missing form. Él lleva ___ los zapatos negros. (puestos / puestas)
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puestos
puestos agrees with the masculine plural shoes.
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Choose the missing form. Yo ___ un paquete a correos. (llevo / puesta)
Choose the missing form. Ella lleva ___ una gabardina. (puesta / puesto)
Choose the missing form. Él lleva ___ los zapatos negros. (puestos / puestas)
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Describe something you carry and something you are wearing.