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tomar - to take

Spanish word · no. 148 by frequency

tomar

/toˈmaɾ/verb

to take

Coger algo con la mano para usarlo o llevarlo.

Forms: tomar - tomó - tomado

Other meanings

  1. to drink a beverage or take a medicineBeber una bebida o ingerir una medicina.
  2. to take transport, such as a bus or trainUsar un transporte, como un autobús o un tren.
  3. to make or do something, such as a decisionDecidir o hacer algo, como una decisión.

Example sentences

Written for learners to show how the word is used - not quotes from films.

  1. Voy a tomar un vaso de agua.I'm going to have a glass of water.
  2. Puedes tomar esa silla si quieres.You can take that chair if you want.
  3. Tenemos que tomar el tren a las ocho.We have to take the train at eight.

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