Mixing Command Forms

This form is the polite way to give a command to a group of people ('ustedes'). Think of it as saying, 'You all, please take...'

Formal Plural Command

When used after verbs of desire or doubt (like 'esperar que' or 'querer que'), 'tomen' expresses what you want or need them to do: 'Quiero que ellos tomen el libro.'

The 'Wish' Form (Subjunctive)

Using 'tomen' (the formal command) is often the safest and most polite way to ask a group of people to grab something, especially in professional settings or when addressing strangers.

Polite Requests

Extremely common. Used for giving polite commands or expressing wishes related to taking physical items.

While 'beber' means 'to drink,' 'tomar' is often used interchangeably, especially for having a drink (coffee, soda) or for taking medicine.

Tomar vs. Beber

When reading or giving instructions for medicine, 'tomen' is the standard verb used for 'take' or 'ingest'.

Medicine Instructions

Extremely common, especially when referring to consuming beverages or medicine.

In Spanish, you 'take' transportation (tomar el bus) rather than 'ride' it, similar to English, making this usage easy to remember.

Transportation Choice

Commonly used when discussing travel or transit methods.

'Tomen' is the formal plural command and subjunctive form of the verb 'tomar,' meaning 'to take,' 'to drink,' or 'to catch transportation.' Learn its uses and grammar.

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preterite

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subjunctive

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