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    Tomamos (en. We take)

    /toˈma.mos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of consuming a liquid or food.
    We drink water after exercising.
    Tomamos agua después de hacer ejercicio.
    The act of grasping or holding something.
    We took the suitcases and left.
    Tomamos las maletas y salimos.
    In a figurative context, it refers to adopting a decision or position.
    We made the decision to move to another city.
    Tomamos la decisión de mudarnos a otra ciudad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tūmāre', which means 'to grasp', 'to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    we sunbathe
    To enjoy the sunlight, usually at the beach.
    tomamos el sol
    we drink coffee
    The act of drinking coffee, which may involve socializing.
    tomamos café
    we make a decision
    The act of choosing or determining a course of action.
    tomamos una decisión

    Related Words

    to take
    Verb that means to grasp, consume, or receive something.
    tomar
    take
    The act of taking or the act of receiving.
    toma
    taker
    A person who takes, especially in commercial contexts.
    tomador

    Slang Meanings

    We are going to drink.
    Come on, we’re having a drink tonight!
    ¡Vamos, que tomamos un trago esta noche!
    To make a decision emphatically.
    When it needs to be done, we take action!
    Cuando hay que hacerlo, ¡tomamos acción!