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How to Say "they grab" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthey grabis tomanA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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verbA1
picking something up
Two figures, a man and a woman, are lifting a small brown box together.

Examples

Ellos toman la caja y la ponen en el estante.

They take the box and put it on the shelf.

Ustedes toman sus sombreros antes de salir.

You all take your hats before leaving (formal command).

Los niños toman sus juguetes después de jugar.

The children pick up their toys after playing.

Identifying the 'Who'

"Toman" is the action form used for "ellos" (they, masculine/mixed group), "ellas" (they, feminine), or "ustedes" (you all, formal).

Indicative vs. Subjunctive

The form "toman" is used for facts ('They take the bus'). The form "tomen" (present subjunctive) is used for wishes, doubts, or commands ('I hope they take the bus').

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