How to Say "we seize" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “we seize” is “tomamos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Siempre tomamos el camino más largo para ver el paisaje.
We always take the long road to see the scenery.
Ayer tomamos una decisión muy importante para el equipo.
Yesterday we took a very important decision for the team.
Dual Identity: Present vs. Past
The form 'tomamos' is special because it means both 'we take/are taking' (Present Tense) and 'we took' (Simple Past Tense). You must use context (like time words, e.g., 'ayer' or 'hoy') to know which one is meant.
Confusing 'Tomar' and 'Llevar'
Mistake: “Using 'tomar' when you mean 'to carry' or 'to take (someone/something) somewhere'.”
Correction: Use 'tomar' for grabbing or consuming, but use 'llevar' for transportation or carrying: 'Llevamos las maletas al coche' (We carry the suitcases to the car).
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