Tomaban (en. They took)

/toˈmaβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

The action of taking, receiving, or grasping something.

They were drinking coffee in the mornings.

Ellos tomaban café por las mañanas.

It means to carry out an activity, generally in a figurative sense.

They were making important decisions at the meeting.

Tomaban decisiones importantes en la reunión.

It refers to the action of consuming food or drinks.

During the party, they were having soft drinks and snacks.

Durante la fiesta, ellos tomaban refrescos y bocadillos.

From Latin 'tombare', which means 'to grasp' or 'to catch'.

take control

To assume responsibility or authority over something.

tomar el control

make a decision

To reach a conclusion after considering options.

tomar una decisión

take risks

To act in a way that may result in loss or success, risking something valuable.

tomar riesgos

to take

Basic action of receiving or grasping something.

tomar

to capture

To perceive or understand something, often in a more abstract sense.

captar

to assume

To take on a responsibility or a commitment for oneself.

asumir

To spend on alcohol or unnecessary things.

They were drinking at the party until very late.

Ellos tomaban en la fiesta hasta muy tarde.

To use something excessively.

They always used the neighbor's wifi without permission.

Siempre tomaban el wifi del vecino sin permiso.