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tomar

to take

verb toh-MAHR Common

Also means

to drink

Usage Note

Tomar has a broad range: to take an object, to take a bus (tomar el autobús), to drink or eat something (tomar un café), or to make a decision (tomar una decisión). In Latin America it is the standard verb for consuming drinks; in Spain beber is often preferred for alcoholic drinks. The phrase tomar el pelo means 'to pull someone's leg'.

Examples

"Tomamos el tren de las ocho."

Natural Translation

We took the eight o'clock train.

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