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    Tomaba (en. Took)

    /toˈmaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of consuming or grasping something with the body.
    He was drinking water after running.
    Él tomaba agua después de correr.
    Action of grabbing or holding something.
    He always took his daughter's hand when crossing the street.
    Siempre tomaba la mano de su hija al cruzar la calle.
    Action of understanding or perceiving some information.
    She was taking notes during the class.
    Ella tomaba notas durante la clase.
    Action of accepting or receiving something.
    He took the advice of his best friend.
    Tomaba el consejo de su mejor amigo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tamāre', meaning 'to take' or 'to grab'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pull someone's leg
    to deceive or mock someone.
    tomar el pelo
    to take the reins
    to assume control or responsibility of a situation.
    tomar las riendas
    to take into account
    to consider something when making a decision.
    tomar en cuenta

    Related Words

    take
    Verb that means to obtain or grasp something.
    tomar
    taker
    Person who takes or consumes drinks, especially alcohol.
    tomador
    taken
    Past participle of the verb take, indicating that something has been consumed or received.
    tomado

    Slang Meanings

    To take something to excess, especially alcoholic beverages.
    Yesterday he started drinking and ended up at the party until the morning.
    Ayer se puso a tomar y terminó en la fiesta hasta la mañana.
    To take someone as knowledgeable.
    I don’t want them to take me for a fool, I know everything.
    No quiero que me tomen como un tonto, lo sé todo.