Tomemos (en. Let's take)

/toˈmemos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To carry out the action of grasping or receiving something.
Let's take the train at ten.
Tomemos el tren a las diez.
To accept or appropriate something in a figurative sense.
Let's take into account their opinions.
Tomemos en cuenta sus opiniones.
To consume or ingest habitually.
Let's drink water to stay hydrated.
Tomemos agua para mantenernos hidratados.

Etymology

From Latin 'tūmĕre', which means 'to grasp' or 'to receive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's take a break
Let's take a pause in our activities.
tomemos un descanso
Let's take note
Let's note something to remember later.
tomemos nota
Let's make decisions
Let's make choices based on our consideration.
tomemos decisiones

Related Words

to take
Verb that refers to the action of grasping or consuming.
tomar
take
The action of taking, especially in contexts of presenting a decision.
toma

Slang Meanings

Let's have a drink together.
After work, let's grab a drink at the bar!
Después del trabajo, ¡tomemos algo en el bar!
To initiate an action or activity.
Let's take the initiative and start the project now.
Tomemos la iniciativa y empecemos el proyecto ya.