tomarse
/toh-MAHR-seh/
to drink
Tomarse can mean to drink or consume a beverage.
tomarse(verb)
to drink
?consuming a beverage
,to take
?consuming medicine
to have
?having a snack or drink
📝 In Action
Me tomo un café todas las mañanas.
A1I drink a coffee every morning.
¿Te tomaste la pastilla?
A2Did you take your pill?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Personal' Touch
Using 'me' or 'te' with 'tomar' (making it 'tomarse') often implies you are consuming the whole thing or doing it for your own enjoyment.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the pronoun
Mistake: "Tomo un café."
Correction: Say 'Me tomo un café' when talking about a specific drink you are having right now.
⭐ Usage Tips
Social drinking
Use 'tomarse algo' when asking a friend to go out for a drink.
Tomarse is used when taking a break or some time for oneself.
📝 In Action
Necesito tomarme un descanso.
A2I need to take a break.
Se tomaron su tiempo para decidir.
B1They took their time to decide.
💡 Grammar Points
Spending Time
When you use 'tomarse' with time, it means you are allowing yourself a certain amount of time for a specific purpose.
Tomarse can describe taking something in a specific emotional way, like taking offense.
tomarse(verb)
to take (something) as
?reacting emotionally
to interpret
?how you understand someone's words
📝 In Action
No te lo tomes a mal, pero no me gusta tu camisa.
B1Don't take it the wrong way, but I don't like your shirt.
Él se toma todo muy en serio.
B1He takes everything very seriously.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'lo' with Reactions
When talking about how you take a situation, we usually add 'lo' (meaning 'it'): 'Me lo tomo a mal' (I take it badly).
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'a' is key
Mistake: "No te tomes mal."
Correction: Say 'No te lo tomes A mal.' You need that 'a' before the word 'mal' or 'bien'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tomarse
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'I'm having a tea'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'tomar' and 'tomarse'?
'Tomar' is a general word for 'to take' or 'to grab.' 'Tomarse' is used when you are consuming something (like a drink or medicine) or when you are having an emotional reaction to something.
Can I use 'tomarse' for food too?
Yes, but it's more common for things you drink or small things like soup, medicine, or a quick snack.