How to Say "took" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “took” is “tomó” — use 'tomó' when referring to taking an object, a possession, or performing an action like taking someone's hand or taking a break..
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VerbA1General
Use 'tomó' when referring to taking an object, a possession, or performing an action like taking someone's hand or taking a break.
Examples
Ella tomó mi mano y caminamos juntos.
She took my hand and we walked together.
cogió
VerbA2General
Use 'cogió' primarily for physically grabbing or picking up an item, often with a sense of immediacy or purpose.
Examples
Ella cogió el teléfono inmediatamente.
She grabbed the phone immediately.
Tomó vs. Cogió
Learners often confuse 'tomó' and 'cogió' because both can mean 'took'. Remember that 'tomó' is more general for taking objects or actions, while 'cogió' is more specific to physically grabbing or picking something up.
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