Tómale (en. Take it)

/ˈtoma.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Instruction for someone to take something.
Take the photo of the group to keep as a memory.
Tómale la foto al grupo para que quede de recuerdo.
Instruction for accepting a situation.
If you don't want to, take it as you wish.
Si no quieres, tómale como quieras.
Suggestion to take advantage of an opportunity.
If you're offered a job, take it without hesitation.
Si te ofrecen un trabajo, tómale sin dudar.

Etymology

From the verb 'tomar' in its imperative form with the pronoun 'le'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take your time
Make the most of the time you have.
tómale al tiempo
take a picture
Capture an image with the camera.
tómale una foto
take it easy
Face a situation without haste or stress.
tómale con calma

Related Words

take
To grab something with the hand or acquire something.
tomar
grab
Synonym of take in some countries.
coger
capture
To take something, especially in the context of photos or videos.
capturar

Slang Meanings

Seize the opportunity.
You're at the party, so take it and enjoy.
Estás en la fiesta, así que tómale y disfruta.
Accept what comes.
Don't stress, just take it as it is.
No te estreses, solo tómale como sea.