Spanish Conversation · Level 164
30 words
Spanish word
conllevar
Pronunciation
IPA/konʝeˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbinvolve
Example
Este trabajo conlleva mucha responsabilidad.
This job involves a lot of responsibility.
More examples
Una decisión imprudente conlleva problemas a largo plazo.
An imprudent decision entails long-term problems.
Core concept
A heavy parcel carrying smaller boxes labeled consequences and responsibilities.
Common phrases
conllevar riesgos
entail risks
conllevar gastos
entail expenses
conllevar problemas
entail problems
Similar words
implicar: Draws people or elements into involvement or responsibility for an issue.
suponer: Implies that a consequence or burden should be expected to result.
ocasionar: Causes an event or condition to occur as the result of something else.
provocar: Provokes a direct response, reaction, or sudden change.
Definition in Spanish
Suponer o traer consigo, como consecuencia, responsabilidades, efectos o problemas.
Word origin
From prefix con- 'together' plus llevar 'to carry', originally 'carry together' and now used to say one thing brings additional consequences.
Usage tips
- Common in formal reports and commentary, it often appears with abstract nouns (conlleva riesgos, responsabilidades) and in casual speech speakers often use causar or implicar instead.