tomara
“tomara” means “took / drank” in Spanish (hypothetical or imaginary situations).
took / drank
Also: should take / were to take
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Si yo tomara más agua, tendría más energía.
B1If I drank more water, I would have more energy.
Me gustaría que él tomara el tren.
B1I would like him to take the train.
Si ella tomara la decisión hoy, estaríamos listos.
B2If she were to take the decision today, we would be ready.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence means 'If he took the medicine, he would feel better'?
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From the Spanish verb 'tomar,' which likely comes from a pre-Roman or Gothic word meaning 'to catch' or 'to take,' later influenced by Latin roots.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tomara' the same as 'tomó'?
No. 'Tomó' means someone definitely took something in the past ('He took the bus'). 'Tomara' is for imaginary or uncertain situations ('If he took the bus...').
Can 'tomara' mean 'to drink'?
Yes! In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'tomar' is the preferred word for 'to drink' (beverages), so 'tomara' often translates to 'were to drink' or 'drank' in hypothetical contexts.