Spanish Phrase
¿Trajiste tu libro de texto?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener brought their textbook. It is a direct, polite inquiry often used in a classroom or study‑group setting. The preterite tense signals that the action (bringing) should have already happened before the moment of speaking.
When to use
Use this phrase at the start of a class, before a group activity, or when checking that everyone has the required material. It works best in informal or semi‑formal contexts where *tú* is appropriate.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Trajistetulibrodetexto?
Preterite of *traer*
The verb *traer* (to bring) is irregular in the preterite: yo traje, tú trajiste, él/ella/usted trajo, nosotros trajimos, vosotros trajisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes trajeron.
Accent on *tú* vs *tu*
Use *tú* (with accent) for the pronoun ‘you’; *tu* (without accent) is the possessive ‘your’.
Noun phrase *libro de texto*
*Libro de texto* is a compound noun meaning ‘textbook’; the preposition *de* links the two nouns.
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark for all interrogative sentences.
🗨In Conversation
¿Trajiste tu libro de texto?
Did you bring your textbook?
Sí, lo traje. ¿Y tú?
Yes, I brought it. And you?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Traes tu libro de texto?
‘Traes’ is present tense; the sentence asks about a completed action, so the preterite *trajiste* is required.
¿Trajiste tú libro de texto?
Without an accent, *tu* means ‘your’; the pronoun ‘you’ should be *tú* with an accent when used alone.
¿Trajiste tu libro del texto?
The correct construction is *libro de texto* (textbook), not *libro del texto* which would mean ‘book of the text’.
↔Alternatives
¿Has traído tu libro de texto?
Have you brought your textbook?
¿Trajiste el libro de texto?
Did you bring the textbook?
¿Trajiste tu cuaderno?
Did you bring your notebook?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking schools textbooks are shared or provided by the teacher, so asking "¿Trajiste tu libro de texto?" can also be a way to check if a student needs a spare copy. Remember to match the level of formality: use *¿Trajo usted su libro de texto?* with teachers or older adults.