How to Say "will take" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “will take” is “tomará” — use 'tomará' when the meaning is to physically grab, pick up, or take something with your hands..
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verbA1general
Use 'tomará' when the meaning is to physically grab, pick up, or take something with your hands.
Examples
Él tomará su maleta de la cinta transportadora.
He will take his suitcase from the conveyor belt.
durará
verbA2general
Use 'durará' when referring to the length of time something will last or continue.
Examples
¿Cuánto tiempo durará el viaje a Madrid?
How long will the trip to Madrid last?
Duration vs. Physical Action
The most common mistake is using 'tomará' when you mean to talk about how long something will last. Remember, 'durará' specifically refers to duration, while 'tomará' is for physically taking or holding something.
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