How to Say "they adopt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they adopt” is “toman” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
adopting a measure or stance
Examples
Ellos toman el tren en la estación central todos los días.
They catch the train at the central station every day.
Los directores toman una decisión importante sobre el proyecto.
The directors make an important decision about the project.
Siempre toman muchas fotos cuando viajan a la montaña.
They always take many pictures when they travel to the mountains.
Don't Translate 'Take' Literally
Mistake: “Using 'llevar' instead of 'tomar' for transport. (e.g., 'Ellos llevan el autobús')”
Correction: Use 'toman' for catching transport: 'Ellos toman el autobús' (They catch the bus).
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