tomar
to take
To take something
Encoding Strategies:
repetition
Tomar means to take, whether by physically taking hold of something or through a figurative extension of that idea.
tomar
to take, to grab (physical)
To physically take or grab something with your hand.
Tomó el bolígrafo y empezó a escribirHe took the pen and started writing
Toma mi manoTake my hand
to have, to drink (food or drink)
To take in food or drink.
¿Quieres tomar algo?Do you want to have something to drink? (Do you want to take in something?)
Tomé un café antes de salirI had a coffee before leaving (I took in a coffee before leaving)
to take, to catch (transport)
To take a form of transport.
Tenemos que tomar el metroWe have to take the subway
Tomé el primer vuelo disponibleI caught the first available flight (I took the first flight)
to take, to seize (military / forceful)
To forcefully take control of a place.
Los manifestantes tomaron el edificioThe protesters took over the building
Las tropas tomaron la ciudad al amanecerThe troops seized the city at dawn (they took the city at dawn)
to take (a photo or measurement)
To take a photo, measurement, or reading.
La enfermera me tomó la presiónThe nurse took my blood pressure
Tomamos muchas fotos durante el viajeWe took a lot of photos during the trip
to take, to make (a decision or action)
To take a decision, action, or measure.
Hay que tomar una decisiónWe have to make a decision (we have to take a decision)
El gobierno tomó medidas para controlar la inflaciónThe government took measures to control inflation
tomarse
to take (time or a break)
To take something for yourself, like a break or some time off.
Necesito tomarme unos días de descansoI need to take a few days off
Se tomó su tiempo para responderHe took his time to respond
to take (react to something)
The reflexive form marks personal involvement: when you take something a certain way.
No te lo tomes tan en serioDon't take it so seriously
¿Cómo se tomó la noticia?How did she take the news?