Tomen (en. Take)

/ˈtomen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Express a wish or a hypothetical situation regarding the action of taking.

I hope they make the right decision.

Espero que ellos tomen la decisión correcta.

Used in sentences that indicate a proposed action or recommendation.

It’s better that they take an umbrella just in case.

Es mejor que tomen un paraguas por si acaso.

Indicates an act of taking something in a context of assumption.

If they arrive early, they should have a coffee before the meeting.

Si llegaran temprano, tomen un café antes de la reunión.

From Latin 'sumere', which means 'to take'.

take note

Pay attention or remember something important.

tomen nota

take your time

Do not rush; do something calmly.

tomen su tiempo

take the initiative

Act on your own to do something.

tomen la iniciativa

take

Act of grabbing something or making use of it.

tomar

taken

That has been grabbed or received.

tomado

taker

Person who takes.

tomador

Take this advice.

If you are lost, take this map.

Si están perdidos, tomen este mapa.

Pick up something in life.

At this party, take everything you can.

En esta fiesta, tomen todo lo que puedan.