Tomasen (en. Took)

/toˈmɑ.sen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To have or acquire something.
If they took the train, they would arrive on time.
Si ellos tomasen el tren, llegarían a tiempo.
To collect or accept something.
If you took the offer, you could save money.
Si ustedes tomasen la oferta, podrían ahorrar dinero.
To consume a drink.
I hope they drank water during the trip.
Espero que ellos tomasen agua durante la excursión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'toma', which means 'act of taking'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

took it upon themselves
To act autonomously or independently.
tomasen por sí mismos
if they made a decision
Condition regarding the possibility of deciding.
si tomasen una decisión
even if they took the risk
Reference to the acceptance of a risky situation.
aunque tomasen el riesgo

Related Words

take
To collect, accept, or consume something.
tomar
taking
Action of taking.
toma
taker
Person who takes something.
tomador

Slang Meanings

To have a carefree attitude.
If they took life easy, they would enjoy it more.
Si ellos tomasen la vida con calma, disfrutarían más.
To do something without thinking much about it.
Don't worry, if they make decisions instantly, sometimes they are surprised.
No se preocupen, si tomasen decisiones al instante, a veces se sorprenden.