llevarlo

Llevarlo is a non-finite form built from the verb llevar (to carry, to take) with the direct object pronoun lo attached, forming the meaning “to take him/it.” The lo refers to a masculine singular noun or a masculine abstract referent, and can be replaced by la, los, or las to match other genders and numbers (for example, llevarla, llevarlos, llevarlas).

Grammatical role and usage

Llevarlo functions as the infinitive of llevar when the object is explicit. It is not a separate lexical item; rather, it is a combination used within sentences with auxiliary or conjugated verbs. In sentences with a finite verb, pronouns can precede the conjugated verb (Lo llevo al médico) or be attached to the infinitive when that infinitive is present (Voy a llevarlo; Estaba por llevarlo). When two pronouns attach to the infinitive, accent marks may be added to preserve stress (Voy a llevármelo, Quiero llevártelo), though in straightforward cases such accents are not always required.

Common uses

- Indicating the action of taking or carrying someone or something to a place: “Tengo que llevarlo al taller” (I have to take it to the workshop).

- Expressing intention or obligation with a future or periphrastic form: “Voy a llevarlo” (I’m going to take it).

- Enabling pronoun reference in subordinate clauses: “Necesito llevarlo antes de salir.”

Variations

Llevarlo agrees in gender and number with the object it replaces. Other pronouns (la, los, las) follow the same pattern. The related forms llevarse (to take away, to carry off) and phrases with reflexive pronouns expand the range of meanings.

See also

Llevar (to carry, to take), pronouns in Spanish, clitic placement.