Tomándole (en. Taking it)

/toˈman̪dole/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Performing the action of receiving or accepting something.
I am giving the students a test.
Estoy tomándole un examen a los estudiantes.
Making a decision or starting a process.
They are taking the initiative in the project.
Están tomándole la iniciativa en el proyecto.
Assuming a responsibility.
She is going to be taking care of her brother.
Ella va a estar tomándole el cuidado a su hermano.

Etymology

From the verb 'tomar' with the gerund conjugation and the enclitic pronoun 'le'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

taking the floor
Accepting what someone says or promises.
tomándole la palabra
taking the pulse
Evaluating someone's situation or condition.
tomándole el pulso

Related Words

take
Performing an act of receiving or grabbing something.
tomar
taker
Person who takes or accepts something.
tomador
take
Action of taking, of receiving something.
toma

Slang Meanings

Accepting an invitation or proposal.
I'm going to accept the job offer.
Voy a tomándole la propuesta de trabajo.
Making an effort to achieve something.
He is taking his studies very seriously.
Está tomándole muy en serio sus estudios.