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tomar Preterite Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The preterite of tomar is regular: tomé, tomaste, tomó, tomamos, tomasteis, tomaron.

tomar Preterite Forms

yotomé
tomaste
él/ella/ustedtomó
nosotrostomamos
vosotrostomasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedestomaron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite for specific, completed actions in the past, such as when you took a pill yesterday or had a specific meal at a restaurant.

Notes on tomar in the Preterite

Tomar is regular in the preterite. Note that the 'nosotros' form 'tomamos' is the same as in the present tense.

Example Sentences

  • Ayer tomé una decisión muy importante.

    Yesterday I made (took) a very important decision.

    yo

  • Él tomó el último trozo de tarta.

    He took the last piece of cake.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros tomamos el tren equivocado.

    We took the wrong train.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Forgetting the accent on 'tomó'.

    Correct: tomó

    Why: Without the accent, 'tomo' is the present tense 'yo' form.

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