tomarse
“tomarse” means “to drink” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to drink, to take
Also: to have
📝 In Action
Me tomo un café todas las mañanas.
A1I drink a coffee every morning.
¿Te tomaste la pastilla?
A2Did you take your pill?
to take
Also: to spend
📝 In Action
Necesito tomarme un descanso.
A2I need to take a break.
Se tomaron su tiempo para decidir.
B1They took their time to decide.
to take (something) as
Also: to interpret
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Which sentence means 'I'm having a tea'?
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From the Spanish verb 'tomar' (of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to cut' or 'to catch') plus the reflexive pronoun 'se'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.