Tomarle (en. Take it)

/toˈmaɾle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To pick up something for use or consumption.

He decided to take a break after working a lot.

Él decidió tomarse un descanso después de trabajar mucho.

To accept or assimilate an idea or situation.

You have to take seriously what I'm telling you.

Tienes que tomarte en serio lo que te digo.

To face a situation or challenge.

She is going to take the day easy.

Ella se va a tomar el día con calma.

From the verb 'take' in its reflexive form.

take one's time

To dedicate oneself to doing something in a specific time.

tomarle el tiempo

pull someone's leg

To deceive or mock someone.

tomarle el pelo

take someone at their word

To accept what someone has said.

tomarle la palabra

take

To pick up something from a place or accept a situation.

tomar

taken

That has been accepted or consumed.

tomado

taker

A person who takes something, usually in the context of drinks.

tomador

To take something very seriously

When he said he was going to study, I took it to heart.

Cuando dijo que iba a estudiar, me lo tomé a pecho.

To make a quick decision without much thought

He always makes decisions on the fly.

Siempre se toma las decisiones al vuelo.