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tomar Present Conjugation

tomarto have

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Quick answer:

Tomar is a regular -ar verb in the present: tomo, tomas, toma, tomamos, tomáis, toman.

tomar Present Forms

yotomo
tomas
él/ella/ustedtoma
nosotrostomamos
vosotrostomáis
ellos/ellas/ustedestoman

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about daily habits like having coffee or taking the bus. It is also used to describe things you are currently holding or consuming.

Notes on tomar in the Present

Tomar is completely regular in the present tense. It follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs without any stem changes.

Example Sentences

  • Yo siempre tomo un café por la mañana.

    I always have a coffee in the morning.

    yo

  • Ella toma el autobús para ir al trabajo.

    She takes the bus to go to work.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Ustedes toman algo ahora?

    Are you all having something now?

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'tener' when talking about drinks.

    Correct: Use 'tomar' or 'beber'.

    Why: Learners often translate 'to have a drink' literally as 'tener una bebida', but Spanish uses 'tomar'.

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