tome
“tome” means “take (it)” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
take (it), grab (it)
Also: I take, he/she/it/you (formal) takes
📝 In Action
Por favor, tome asiento.
A1Please, take a seat (formal command).
Quiero que usted tome el camino más corto.
A2I want you (formal) to take the shortest route.
Dudo que yo tome esa decisión pronto.
B1I doubt that I will take that decision soon.
drink (it), consume (it)
Also: I drink
📝 In Action
Es crucial que tome esta medicina cada ocho horas.
B1It is crucial that you (formal) take this medicine every eight hours.
¡Tome un café conmigo!
A1Have (drink) a coffee with me!
Recomiendo que él tome mucha agua durante el viaje.
A2I recommend that he drinks a lot of water during the trip.
adopt, make
Also: record
📝 In Action
Pidió al equipo que tome una actitud más seria.
B1He asked the team to adopt a more serious attitude.
Sugiero que se tome una foto grupal antes de irnos.
B2I suggest that a group photo be taken before we leave.
Espero que mi jefe tome en cuenta mis sugerencias.
B1I hope my boss takes my suggestions into account.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "tome" in Spanish:
adopt→i consumed→i drink→i had→i received→i take→i took→make→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tome
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'tome' as a formal command instructing someone to drink something?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *tomar* comes from the late Latin verb *tomare*, which originally meant 'to handle' or 'to take hold of' (possibly related to cutting or handling cotton, according to some theories). Its usage expanded over time to cover grabbing, consuming, and adopting ideas.
First recorded: Mid-13th century (as *tomar*)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tome' a standalone word?
Yes, 'tome' is a complete, conjugated verb form derived from *tomar*. It functions either as the formal way to give a command ('Take it!') or as a special verb form (subjunctive) used after certain expressions of feeling or doubt ('I hope he takes it').
How do I know if 'tome' means 'take' or 'drink'?
You need to look at the context. If it refers to liquids (like *café* or *medicina*), it means 'drink/consume.' If it refers to an object or an action (like *un asiento* or *una decisión*), it means 'take' or 'make/adopt.'