Non-systematic Uses of Llevar

Question 1

Present tense llevar + span of time =

Answer 1

To **have been **doing something. Present tense.

Example:
Llevo cinco años en este pueblo deprimente.
I have been in this depressing town for five years.

Question 2

past tense llevar + time =

Answer 2

Had been doing something. *Past tense. *

Example:
“Su familia llevaba más de ciento quince años en este país.”
Her family had been (living) in this country for more than 115 years.