tomaré
“tomaré” means “I will take” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
I will take
Also: I will grab, I will pick up
📝 In Action
Tomaré tu maleta para ayudarte a subirla.
A1I will take your suitcase to help you carry it up.
No te preocupes, yo tomaré la responsabilidad del proyecto.
A2Don't worry, I will take responsibility for the project.
I will have, I will drink
Also: I will eat
📝 In Action
En el café, tomaré un espresso, por favor.
A1At the cafe, I will have an espresso, please.
Cuando lleguemos, tomaré el medicamento que me recetó el doctor.
A2When we arrive, I will take the medicine the doctor prescribed me.
I will take, I will make
Also: I will catch, I will adopt
📝 In Action
Para llegar al centro, tomaré el autobús número 10.
A2To get to the center, I will take bus number 10.
Lo pensaré bien y mañana tomaré una decisión final.
B1I will think about it carefully and tomorrow I will make a final decision.
Tomaré notas durante la presentación para no olvidar nada.
B1I will take notes during the presentation so I don't forget anything.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tomaré
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase is NOT a correct translation for 'Tomaré'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'tomar' comes from a late form of Vulgar Latin, likely related to the older Latin verb *aptare*, meaning 'to fit' or 'to adapt.' Over time, its meaning shifted broadly to encompass 'to grab' or 'to acquire,' replacing the classical Latin word for 'to take,' *capere*.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tomaré' the same as 'voy a tomar'?
They both express future action. 'Tomaré' (simple future) is generally used for planned actions or promises further in the future. 'Voy a tomar' (periphrastic future) is usually reserved for immediate plans or things happening very soon.
Why does 'tomar' mean so many different things?
Many common verbs in Spanish (like 'hacer' or 'poner') are highly versatile. 'Tomar' acts as a stand-in for many English verbs related to receiving, choosing, or acquiring, such as 'to take,' 'to drink,' 'to catch,' and 'to make' (a decision).