Tomándole (en. Taking it)
/toˈman̪dole/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Performing the action of receiving or accepting something.
I am giving the students a test.
Estoy tomándole un examen a los estudiantes.
Making a decision or starting a process.
They are taking the initiative in the project.
Están tomándole la iniciativa en el proyecto.
Assuming a responsibility.
She is going to be taking care of her brother.
Ella va a estar tomándole el cuidado a su hermano.
Etymology
From the verb 'tomar' with the gerund conjugation and the enclitic pronoun 'le'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
taking the floor
Accepting what someone says or promises.
tomándole la palabra
taking the pulse
Evaluating someone's situation or condition.
tomándole el pulso
Related Words
take
Performing an act of receiving or grabbing something.
tomar
taker
Person who takes or accepts something.
tomador
take
Action of taking, of receiving something.
toma
Slang Meanings
Accepting an invitation or proposal.
I'm going to accept the job offer.
Voy a tomándole la propuesta de trabajo.
Making an effort to achieve something.
He is taking his studies very seriously.
Está tomándole muy en serio sus estudios.