Spanish Word of the Day
tomar
/to-MAR/ • verb — 3rd of May, 2026
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Meaning: to take; to drink; to have (a meal or beverage); to catch (transport); to make (a decision) — a versatile verb used in many everyday situations
Examples
- Voy a tomar un café antes de salir.
(I'm going to have a coffee before leaving.) - Toma el autobús número 5 para llegar al centro.
(Take bus number 5 to get to downtown.) - Tenemos que tomar una decisión hoy.
(We have to make a decision today.)
Synonyms
- coger
- agarrar
- beber
Tomar is extremely common and flexible: you can tomar una bebida, tomar un transporte, tomar una decisión, or tomar una foto. It's a safe, everyday verb. Note: in some regions (especially parts of Latin America) the verb 'coger' is avoided because it has a vulgar meaning there, so 'tomar' is preferred.
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