Llevarse as opposed to llevar?

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After reading the recommended lesson at Spanish verbs Llevar vs Llevarse (pronominal verbs) [Lesson 9495; then look at: 'Getting along with people'] I am puzzled as to why the pronominal form of llevar was not permitted here: namely "Nos llevamos juntos tanto tiempo".

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InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish TeacherCorrect answer

Hola David

The use of llevar here is different - it doesn't mean getting on well, it means (used together with time) "to be together".

It's similar to when we use llevar with a verb in the gerund:

Llevamos viviendo aquí mucho tiempo.

Llevamos (estando) juntos mucho tiempo.

We don't use it pronominally in this case.

Saludos

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David M. asked:

Llevarse as opposed to llevar?

After reading the recommended lesson at Spanish verbs Llevar vs Llevarse (pronominal verbs) [Lesson 9495; then look at: 'Getting along with people'] I am puzzled as to why the pronominal form of llevar was not permitted here: namely "Nos llevamos juntos tanto tiempo".

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