tráemelo

Tráemelo is a Spanish imperative phrase formed by the verb traer in the tú affirmative (trae) combined with the clitic pronouns me and lo, resulting in tráemelo. The literal meaning is “bring it to me.” The typical pronoun order in affirmative commands places the clitics after the verb, and an accent is often added to maintain the original stress, yielding tráemelo. The phrase illustrates how attached pronouns can modify a simple command to specify the recipient (me) and the item (lo).

Usage of tráemelo is common in casual spoken Spanish and in informal written dialogue. It functions as a direct request, usually in everyday situations such as asking someone to fetch an object, or in dramatic or humorous exchanges where immediacy is emphasized. It can be softened with politeness phrases like por favor or accompanied by adverbs such as ya (now) or pronto (quickly), e.g., tráemelo ya.

In cultural contexts, tráemelo appears in Spanish-language media as a vivid, concrete command. It is sometimes cited in grammar discussions as an example of affixation and clitic pronoun order in Spanish imperatives. Regional variation may influence the use and tone of the phrase, with some contexts preferring more formal forms or different pronoun arrangements.

See also: Spanish grammar, Imperative mood, Clitic pronouns.