Take in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'take' is 'tomar', pronounced toh-MAHR (IPA: /toˈmaɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.
Pronunciation: toh-MAHR
| Spanish | tomar |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | toh-MAHR · /toˈmaɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'tomar'
- Tomo café todas las mañanas.
I drink coffee every morning. - ¿Tomas el autobús o el metro?
Do you take the bus or the subway? - Tomamos muchas fotos durante el viaje.
We took a lot of photos during the trip. - Tome asiento, por favor.
Take a seat, please.
Common Phrases with 'tomar'
- tomar una decisión
to make a decision - tomar el pelo
to pull someone's leg - tomar apuntes
to take notes
How to Use 'tomar'
Regular -ar verb. Tomar also means 'to drink' (tomar agua, tomar café), and in Latin America tomar alone often means drinking alcohol. To 'take' a person somewhere is llevar, not tomar.
Regional note: In Spain, coger is the everyday verb for taking a bus or grabbing something, but in much of Latin America coger is vulgar — use tomar or agarrar instead.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
'Take' in Spanish is 'tomar', pronounced toh-MAHR.
It is spelled t-o-m-a-r.
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