Tomándome (en. Taking me)

/toˈmandome/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of drinking or ingesting something.
I am taking a coffee in the morning.
Estoy tomándome un café en la mañana.
Action of accepting or receiving something.
I am taking the criticism calmly.
Me estoy tomándome las críticas con calma.
Action of taking time for oneself.
Today I am taking a day off to rest.
Hoy me estoy tomándome un día libre para descansar.
Action of consuming something in terms of expenses.
I am taking the money I had saved.
Me estoy tomándome el dinero que tenía ahorrado.

Etymology

From the verb 'tomar' in reflexive gerund.

Common Phrases and Expressions

taking a moment for myself
Dedicating a moment to reflect or rest.
tomándome un tiempo
taking things calmly
Facing situations without stress.
tomándome las cosas con calma
taking the liberty
Assuming autonomy in a decision.
tomándome la libertad

Related Words

take
Receiving something in the hand or mouth.
tomar
receive
Accepting something that is offered.
recibir
drink
Ingesting a liquid.
beber

Slang Meanings

Being in the loop with something.
I am taking all the good that comes my way.
Estoy tomándome todo lo bueno que me llega.
Having a drink.
Last night I was having some beers with friends.
Anoche me estuve tomándome unas cervezas con amigos.