'Tomar' is more social and common for having a drink with someone, like coffee or wine ('vamos a tomar algo'). 'Beber' is more a direct word for the physical act of drinking any liquid ('necesito beber agua').

'Tomar' vs. 'Beber'

Extremely common. One of the first verbs you'll learn and use daily.

'Tomar' vs. 'Llevar'

A core meaning, used constantly for physical actions.

Very common for daily travel and routines.

In English, we 'make' a decision, but in Spanish, you 'take' a decision. Remember the phrase 'tomar una decisión' as a set unit.

'Making' a Decision

Common for more abstract concepts like decisions, actions, or medicine.

Learn the complete meaning and conjugation of the Spanish verb 'tomar'. Understand its multiple uses, from 'to take' and 'to grab' to 'to drink' or 'to have' food. See examples, common mistakes, and regional differences.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

Practice Conjugations