Traigo mi cuaderno a la biblioteca.

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Breakdown of Traigo mi cuaderno a la biblioteca.

• mi: my
• a: to
• el cuaderno: the notebook
• la biblioteca: the library
• traer: to bring

Questions & Answers about Traigo mi cuaderno a la biblioteca.

Why do we use traigo instead of llevo in this sentence?

In Spanish, traigo (from traer) typically implies bringing an object closer to the place or person you are talking to. Llevo (from llevar) is more about taking something away from where you are or to another place. Since the sentence focuses on bringing your notebook to the library, traigo is more appropriate.

Why do we say mi cuaderno instead of el cuaderno?

We use mi to show possession: it’s your own notebook. El cuaderno simply means the notebook without telling us who it belongs to. By saying mi cuaderno, you make clear that it is yours.

Why is it a la biblioteca and not al biblioteca?

Al is a contraction of a + el (for masculine nouns: a el → al). Biblioteca is a feminine noun, so you must use the feminine article la. Therefore, a la biblioteca is the correct form, not al biblioteca.

How can I remember that biblioteca is feminine?

Many Spanish nouns that end in -a are feminine. Also, words like biblioteca (library), tienda (store), and casa (house) are almost always preceded by the feminine article la. Building vocabulary with the correct article from the start helps solidify the gender in your mind.

Can I just say Traigo mi cuaderno a la biblioteca without any other words?

Yes. The sentence is complete: it has the subject implied (yo), the verb (traigo), the direct object (mi cuaderno), and the place you are taking it (a la biblioteca). Spanish often omits the subject pronoun when the verb form makes it clear who is speaking, so yo traigo mi cuaderno a la biblioteca and Traigo mi cuaderno a la biblioteca both work.