Spanish Phrase
¿Llevo un regalo?
Meaning
Literally “Do I bring a gift?” This question is used to check whether it is appropriate or expected to bring a present when you are invited to a party, dinner, or other social gathering.
When to use
Use this phrase when you have received an invitation and want to be sure you’re following local etiquette, especially in Spanish‑speaking families where bringing a small token is customary.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Llevounregalo?
Llevar (present indicative)
Llevo is the first‑person singular present of llevar, used here to ask about a future action in a polite, tentative way.
Indefinite article un
Un is the masculine singular indefinite article, matching the noun regalo.
Noun gender & number
Regalo is a masculine singular noun; adjectives or articles must agree in gender and number.
Question marks
Spanish uses opening (¿) and closing (?) question marks; both are required.
🗨In Conversation
¿Llevo un regalo?
Should I bring a gift?
Sí, un detalle sería genial. Gracias por preguntar.
Yes, a little something would be great. Thanks for asking.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Traigo un regalo?
While "traigo" is also correct, "llevo" is more common when asking about the act of bringing a gift to a host’s home.
¿Llevo regalos?
Using the plural "regalos" would sound odd unless you intend to bring many gifts.
¿Llevo yo un regalo?
The subject pronoun "yo" is unnecessary because the verb conjugation already indicates the speaker.
↔Alternatives
¿Debo llevar un regalo?
Should I bring a gift?
¿Traigo un regalo?
Do I bring a gift?
¿Es necesario que lleve un regalo?
Is it necessary that I bring a gift?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, it is polite to bring a small gift (like a bottle of wine, sweets, or a houseplant) when you are invited to someone's home. However, the type of gift can vary by region and occasion, so asking “¿Llevo un regalo?” shows respect for the host’s expectations and avoids over‑ or under‑gift‑giving.