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.