tomaste
/toh-MAHS-teh/
you took
Tomaste (you took): Visualizing the action of grabbing an item.
tomaste(Verb)
you took
?past action, informal you
,you grabbed
?past action, informal you
you seized
?past action, informal you
,you picked up
?past action, informal you
📝 In Action
¿Tomaste las llaves antes de salir?
A1Did you take the keys before leaving?
Tomaste mi mano cuando cruzamos la calle.
A2You took my hand when we crossed the street.
Tomaste una foto muy bonita.
A2You took a very beautiful photo.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'You' We Are Talking To
This word, 'tomaste,' is specifically used when you are talking directly to one person you know well (tú). It means 'You took' or 'You grabbed'—a completed action.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Past Tenses
Mistake: "Using 'tomabas' instead of 'tomaste' for a single, completed action."
Correction: 'Tomaste' is for an action finished at a specific time ('Yesterday, you took the picture'). 'Tomabas' is for ongoing or habitual past actions ('You used to take pictures').
Tomaste (you drank): Illustrating the consumption of a liquid.
tomaste(Verb)
you drank
?past action, informal you
,you had (a drink)
?past action, informal you
you took (medication)
?past action, informal you
📝 In Action
¿Tomaste suficiente agua durante el entrenamiento?
A1Did you drink enough water during the workout?
Dijiste que tomaste la medicina anoche.
A2You said you took the medicine last night.
Tomaste (you took): Representing the action of taking a form of transportation, like a bus or train.
tomaste(Verb)
you took
?transportation (bus, train)
,you caught
?a specific route
you followed
?a road or path
📝 In Action
Si tomaste el metro, llegarás más rápido.
A2If you took the subway, you will arrive faster.
¿Por qué tomaste la carretera vieja?
B1Why did you take the old highway?
⭐ Usage Tips
Choosing a Route
Just like in English, 'tomar' is the verb you use when deciding which bus, train, or road to use to get somewhere.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tomaste
Question 1 of 2
If your friend told you, 'Tomaste un café muy fuerte,' what did they mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'tomaste' and 'tomó'?
'Tomaste' is the informal way to say 'you took' (talking directly to a friend or child). 'Tomó' is the formal way to say 'you took' (talking respectfully to an adult, Usted) OR the way to say 'he/she took.'
Is 'tomaste' the same as 'agarraste'?
They are very similar synonyms for 'you grabbed,' but 'tomaste' is much broader. 'Tomaste' can mean 'you drank' or 'you rode the bus,' while 'agarraste' usually only refers to physically seizing or holding something.