Spanish Phrase
Ok, me llevo unos.
Meaning
The speaker agrees to take a small quantity of something, often food, drinks, or small items. It conveys a casual decision to grab a few pieces rather than ordering a full portion.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings such as cafés, markets, or when friends are sharing snacks and you decide to take a few for yourself. It’s also common when a waiter asks if you’d like more of a dish.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ok,mellevounos.
Ok (interjection)
An informal way to express agreement or acceptance, similar to “okay” in English.
me llevo (verb + pronoun)
Llevar + reflexive pronoun me in the present tense (llevo) means “I’ll take” or “I’ll carry away”. The pronoun indicates the speaker is the one who will take something.
unos (indefinite article)
Plural masculine form of “un/una”. It means “a few” or “some” and is used when the exact number is not specified.
🗨In Conversation
¿Quieres más churros?
Do you want more churros?
Ok, me llevo unos.
Okay, I’ll take a few.
✕Common Mistakes
Ok, llevo unos.
Missing the reflexive pronoun changes the meaning to “I carry” instead of “I’ll take”.
Ok, me llevo un.
“Un” is singular; you need the plural “unos” when referring to several items.
Ok, me llevo unos
In formal writing you should add the period at the end, but in spoken Spanish the punctuation is irrelevant.
↔Alternatives
Vale, me llevo algunos.
Alright, I’ll take some.
De acuerdo, me llevo un par.
Agreed, I’ll take a couple.
Sí, me llevo unos cuantos.
Yes, I’ll take a few.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, the verb llevar with a reflexive pronoun (me llevo, te llevas, etc.) is the go‑to way to say you’re taking something for yourself, especially food that will be taken away or shared. Using “Ok” is perfectly fine in casual conversation, but in more formal contexts you might prefer “Vale” (Spain) or “De acuerdo”.