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tomaremos

toh-mah-REH-mohs/tomaˈɾemos/

tomaremos means we will take in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

we will take

Also: we will catch, we will adopt
VerbA1regular ar
Spain
Two children smiling as they both reach into a large wicker basket to grab a bright red apple.
infinitivetomar
gerundtomando
past Participletomado

📝 In Action

Tomaremos el autobús a las ocho en punto.

A1

We will take the bus exactly at eight o'clock.

Si llueve, tomaremos un taxi en lugar de caminar.

A2

If it rains, we will take a taxi instead of walking.

Antes de empezar, tomaremos un momento para respirar.

B1

Before starting, we will take a moment to breathe.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cogeremos (we will take/grab)
  • agarraremos (we will grasp)

Common Collocations

  • tomaremos una decisiónwe will make a decision
  • tomaremos notaswe will take notes

we will drink

Also: we will have (a drink)
VerbA1regular ar
Two friends happily clinking clear glasses filled with orange juice while sitting at a small wooden table outside.
infinitivetomar
gerundtomando
past Participletomado

📝 In Action

Cuando lleguemos al café, tomaremos un chocolate caliente.

A1

When we arrive at the cafe, we will drink a hot chocolate.

¿Qué tomaremos con la cena esta noche?

A1

What will we drink with dinner tonight?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • beberemos (we will drink)

Common Collocations

  • tomaremos un caféwe will have a coffee

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

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

imperfect

él/ella/ustedtomaba
yotomaba
tomabas
ellos/ellas/ustedestomaban
nosotrostomábamos
vosotrostomabais

preterite

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

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedtome
yotome
tomes
ellos/ellas/ustedestomen
nosotrostomemos
vosotrostoméis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedtomara
yotomara
tomaras
ellos/ellas/ustedestomaran
nosotrostomáramos
vosotrostomarais

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tomaremos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'tomaremos' to mean 'to drink'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
llegaremoscomeremos
📚 Etymology

The verb 'tomar' comes from the popular Latin verb *tumare*, which meant 'to grasp' or 'to seize,' possibly related to the act of cutting or handling. It evolved to encompass the wide range of meanings we use today.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: tomarFrench: tomer

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I want to say 'we will drink,' should I use 'tomaremos' or 'beberemos'?

You can use either! 'Tomaremos' is very common, especially in Spain and Mexico, and is perhaps slightly more versatile, as it can also mean 'we will have' (a drink). 'Beberemos' is also perfectly correct and means strictly 'we will drink.'

Is 'tomaremos' a regular or irregular verb form?

'Tomaremos' is a regular conjugation of the verb 'tomar' in the future tense. This means it follows the standard pattern, which is great news for learners!