Spanish B1 · Day 41

Day 41: La vida en Lima — Llevar + a length of time

What you'll learn

Grammar: Expressing duration with "llevar"
Reading: Mi nueva vida en Lima
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Grammar point: Expressing duration with "llevar"

At B1 level, expressing duration and ongoing actions accurately is essential for natural and effective communication. In Spanish, the verb llevar combined with a time expression is the standard and most idiomatic way to describe an action or state that started in the past and continues into the present. Understanding how to use llevar will instantly make your Spanish sound much more authentic.

Key vocabulary (8 of 39 words)

el malecón – cliffside promenade
la combi – minibus, combi
la bocina – car horn
el tráfico limeño – Lima traffic
el acantilado – cliff
la garúa – coastal drizzle
el mirador – lookout point
llevar – to have been (doing)

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