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tomemos

toh-MEH-mos/toˈme.mos/

let's take, let's grab

Also: that we take
VerbA1regular ar
Two cartoon hands gently reaching towards and grasping a single large red apple placed on a white table.
infinitivetomar
gerundtomando
past Participletomado

📝 In Action

Tomemos la autopista para llegar más rápido.

A1

Let's take the highway to arrive faster.

Si hace frío, tomemos un abrigo antes de salir.

A2

If it's cold, let's grab a coat before going out.

Es esencial que tomemos medidas ahora para resolver el problema.

B1

It is essential that we take action now to solve the problem.

let's drink, let's have

Also: that we drink
VerbA2regular ar
Two cheerful storybook characters holding up clear glasses filled with orange juice, performing a toast.

📝 In Action

Tomemos un café después de la reunión.

A1

Let's have a coffee after the meeting.

No creo que tomemos suficiente agua durante el ejercicio.

B1

I don't think we drink enough water during exercise.

Tomemos algo frío, hace mucho calor.

A2

Let's drink something cold, it's very hot.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bebamos (let's drink)
  • comamos (let's eat)

Common Collocations

  • Tomemos un descanso – Let's take a break
  • Tomemos un trago – Let's have a drink

let's make, let's catch

VerbB1regular ar
Mexico
Two friendly storybook characters standing side-by-side at a clearly marked path junction, both pointing their fingers decisively down the central, forward path.

📝 In Action

Si no hay metro, tomemos un taxi.

A2

If there's no subway, let's catch a taxi.

Tomemos en cuenta todos los factores antes de firmar.

B1

Let's take into account all the factors before signing.

Dudo que tomemos la ruta más fácil, siempre hay tráfico.

B2

I doubt we will take the easiest route; there is always traffic.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • Tomemos una decisión – Let's make a decision
  • Tomemos el control – Let's take control

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedtoma
yotomo
tútomas
ellos/ellas/ustedestoman
nosotrostomamos
vosotrostomáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedtomaba
yotomaba
tútomabas
ellos/ellas/ustedestomaban
nosotrostomábamos
vosotrostomabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedtomó
yotomé
tútomaste
ellos/ellas/ustedestomaron
nosotrostomamos
vosotrostomasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedtome
yotome
tútomes
ellos/ellas/ustedestomen
nosotrostomemos
vosotrostoméis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedtomara/tomase
yotomara/tomase
tútomaras/tomases
ellos/ellas/ustedestomaran/tomasen
nosotrostomáramos/tomásemos
vosotrostomarais/tomaseis
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tomemos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'tomemos' as a direct suggestion ('Let's...')?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
tomar(to take) — Verb
toma(take/shot/dose) — Noun
tomadera(constant drinking) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The verb 'tomar' comes from the Latin verb *sumere*, meaning 'to take up' or 'to consume.' Over time, its meaning broadened to cover physical grasping, drinking, and making choices.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: tomarFrench (older usage): tomer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'tomemos' look exactly the same for 'Let's take' and 'that we take'?

This is common in Spanish! The 'nosotros' form of the special mood (present subjunctive) is used for both the direct suggestion ('Let's...') and when the verb is governed by a feeling or doubt (like 'I hope that we...'). The context tells you which meaning is intended.

When should I use 'tomemos' (from tomar) instead of 'bebamos' (from beber) when talking about drinks?

'Tomar' is more flexible and very common for consuming coffee, alcohol, or even medicine. 'Beber' is generally reserved for drinking water or soft drinks. When in doubt, 'tomar' usually works.