They took (es. Tomaban)

Translation into English

Ellos tomaban agua después de jugar.

They were taking water after playing.

Nosotros tomaban el autobús a la escuela.

We were taking the bus to school.

Mis amigos tomaban café en la tarde.

My friends were taking coffee in the afternoon.

Cuando éramos niños, tomaban decisiones importantes sin consultar a los adultos.

When we were kids, they were taking important decisions without consulting adults.

En las reuniones, tomaban apuntes para recordar los temas tratados.

In meetings, they were taking notes to remember the topics discussed.

A menudo, ellos tomaban el tren para ir de vacaciones.

Often, they were taking the train to go on vacation.

En la investigación, los participantes tomaban decisiones basadas en datos analíticos y no en impresiones subjetivas.

In the research, participants were taking decisions based on analytical data and not on subjective impressions.

Los líderes tomaban medidas significativas para abordar la crisis ambiental que enfrentamos.

Leaders were taking significant measures to address the environmental crisis we face.

Históricamente, las civilizaciones tomaban decisiones colectivas que moldeaban sus estructuras sociales y culturales.

Historically, civilizations were taking collective decisions that shaped their social and cultural structures.