tomas
“tomas” means “you take” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you take, you drinkAlso: you grab, you have (a break/rest)
📝 In Action
¿Qué tomas para el resfriado?
A1What are you taking for your cold?
Si tienes sed, ¿qué tomas?
A1If you are thirsty, what do you drink?
Tú siempre tomas el autobús de las ocho.
A2You always catch the eight o'clock bus.
Word Connections
outlets, takesAlso: doses, captures
📝 In Action
Necesitamos más tomas de corriente en la cocina.
B1We need more electrical outlets in the kitchen.
El director revisó todas las tomas antes de la edición final.
B2The director reviewed all the takes before the final edit.
Las tomas de este medicamento son cada ocho horas.
B1The doses of this medicine are every eight hours.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tomas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'tomas' as a noun (meaning 'outlets')?
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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology
The verb 'tomar' comes from the Latin verb 'tumare,' meaning 'to swell' or 'to take a large quantity,' which eventually evolved into the general meaning of 'to grab' or 'to capture.'
First recorded: 13th century (as 'tomar')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tomas' formal or informal?
'Tomas' is the informal 'tú' verb form. If you are speaking formally to someone (like a doctor or a stranger), you must use 'toma' (the 'usted' form) instead.
How do I know if 'tomas' means 'you take' or 'you drink'?
Context is everything! If the sentence mentions a liquid (café, agua), it means 'you drink.' If it mentions an object, a bus, or a decision, it means 'you take' or 'you grab.'