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    Toman (en. Take)

    /toˈman/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To capture or apprehend something.
    They take the bus every day.
    Ellos toman el autobús todos los días.
    To assume or accept a responsibility or role.
    They make important decisions in the meeting.
    Ellos toman decisiones importantes en la reunión.
    To consume or ingest something, especially liquids.
    They drink water after exercising.
    Toman agua después de hacer ejercicio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'toma', which means 'to take' or 'to grab'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they take control
    They assume power or responsibility over a situation.
    toman el control
    they make the decision
    They make or choose a resolution in a given context.
    toman la decisión
    they take into account
    They consider or assess something in a situation.
    toman en cuenta

    Related Words

    take
    Verb that means to take, grab, or receive something.
    tomar
    toma
    Action of taking; it can also refer to a dose of medication.
    toma
    taker
    A person who takes something, especially in the context of drinks.
    tomador

    Slang Meanings

    Take risks
    They take the risk of investing in new startups.
    Ellos toman el riesgo al invertir en nuevas startups.
    Pull someone's leg
    Don't pull my leg, I know it's not true.
    No me tomes el pelo, sé que no es cierto.
    Take something lightly
    Don't take the warnings about safety lightly.
    No tomes a la ligera las advertencias sobre la seguridad.