Tomarlo (en. Take it)

/toˈmaɾlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To take or assume something.
I decided to take it easy in light of the situation.
Decidí tomarlo con calma ante la situación.
To consume a liquid or food.
I am going to take it with water.
Voy a tomarlo con agua.
To accept a responsibility or task.
She decided to take it as a challenge.
Ella decidió tomarlo como un reto.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take it to heart
To take something very seriously.
tomarlo a pecho
to take it as a game
To not give importance to something.
tomarlo como un juego
to take it with a grain of salt
To be cautious or skeptical about something.
tomarlo con pinzas

Related Words

take
To grasp or receive something.
tomar
assume
To accept responsibilities or consequences.
asumir
accept
To receive something that is offered.
aceptar

Slang Meanings

To take a drink
Let's take it before going out.
Vamos a tomarlo antes de salir.
To take life with humor
He always takes everything lightly.
Siempre lo toma todo a la ligera.