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    Tomás (en. Thomas)

    /toˈmas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of receiving or grasping something with the hands.
    You take the book from the table.
    Tú tomás el libro de la mesa.
    The act of accepting food or drink.
    At the party, you take a soft drink.
    En la fiesta, tú tomás un refresco.
    The action of choosing or selecting something.
    You make the right decision.
    Tú tomás la decisión correcta.
    The process of grasping an idea or concept.
    You take good notes in class.
    Tú tomás buenas notas en clase.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'toma', meaning 'the action of taking.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    What are you having?
    Asking about the drink or food that someone chooses.
    ¿Qué tomas?
    Take the long way
    Choosing a more complicated or extensive option.
    Tomás el camino largo
    You don't make decisions without thinking
    Acting with caution when making a choice.
    No tomas decisiones sin pensar
    Take the bull by the horns
    Facing a difficult situation with courage.
    Tomar el toro por los cuernos

    Related Words

    to take
    To perform the action of grabbing or receiving something.
    tomar
    take
    The action of taking; a moment or act of reception.
    toma
    taker
    Person who takes; someone who consumes or accepts something.
    tomador
    taken
    State of having taken something.
    tomado

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to someone who is under the influence of alcohol.
    After several beers, you take a lot.
    Después de varias cervezas, tú tomás mucho.
    Used to describe someone who keeps an object without permission.
    That guy always takes what isn't his.
    Ese chico siempre toma lo que no es suyo.