Tomarla (en. Take it)
/toˈmaɾla/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To pick up or grasp something with the hand.
I'm going to take it easy.
Voy a tomármelo con calma.
To accept an opportunity or an offer.
I hope you take the job offer.
Espero que tomes la oferta de trabajo.
To adopt an attitude towards something.
She decided to take it positively.
Ella decidió tomarla de manera positiva.
Etymology
From the verb 'take', which comes from the Latin 'tōmāre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take it as a joke
To treat something as a joke.
tomarla a broma
take it seriously
To consider something seriously.
tomarla en serio
take it easy
Not to worry too much about something.
tomarla con calma
Related Words
take
To make use of something, grasp, or accept.
tomar
taken
That has been grasped or accepted.
tomado
taker
A person who takes something.
tomador
Slang Meanings
To make a decision quickly.
When it comes to business, you have to take it quickly.
Cuando se trata de negocios, tienes que tomarla rápido.
To accept it without complaining.
If there's a problem, just take it and move on.
Si hay un problema, solo hay que tomarla y seguir adelante.