Tomando (en. Taking)

/toˈmando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Action of grabbing or receiving something with the hands.

I am taking a book from the shelf.

Estoy tomando un libro de la estantería.

Process of consuming a drink or food.

She is having a hot coffee.

Ella está tomando un café caliente.

Assuming a responsibility or position.

He is taking control of the project.

Él está tomando el control del proyecto.

From the verb tomar, which comes from the Latin 'tòmare'.

sunbathing

Exposing oneself to the sun to get a tan.

tomando el sol

making decisions

The process of choosing an option among several.

tomando decisiones

taking one's time

Not rushing, acting calmly.

tomando su tiempo

take

Root verb that means to grab or receive.

tomar

taker

Person who takes or consumes something.

tomador

to take

Reflexive action of the verb tomar.

tomarse

Having a drink

We're going out tonight, we're just having a drink.

Vamos a salir esta noche, solo estamos tomando una copa.

Getting some fresh air

I went out to the terrace, I am just getting some fresh air.

Salí a la terraza, solo estoy tomando el aire.