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    Toma (en. Take)

    /ˈtoma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of taking possession of something.
    Decision-making is crucial in a company.
    La toma de decisiones es crucial en una empresa.
    Capture or assault of a place in a military context.
    The capture of the city was a success.
    La toma de la ciudad fue un éxito.
    Action of receiving something from someone.
    The receiving of the gift surprised me.
    La toma del regalo me sorprendió.
    verb
    To grasp or hold something.
    Take the book from the table.
    Toma el libro de la mesa.
    To consume something, like a drink or medicine.
    I'm going to have a coffee.
    Voy a tomar un café.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'toma', which means 'the action of taking'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give and take
    Exchange or negotiation where there are concessions from both parties.
    toma y daca
    initial contact
    Establishment of initial communication.
    toma de contacto
    decision-making
    Process of choosing between various alternatives.
    toma de decisiones

    Related Words

    to take
    Verb that indicates the action of taking.
    tomar
    taker
    Person who takes something.
    tomador
    taken
    Action of having taken something or having been taken.
    tomada

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to a situation of being under the influence of alcohol.
    Last night was a wild time and I remembered nothing.
    Anoche estuvo de toma y no recordaba nada.
    Expression used to refer to making a capture or achievement.
    That was a good shot in the game.
    Esa fue una buena toma en el juego.