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How to Say "you consume" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryou consumeis tomesA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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food or drink
A simple storybook illustration of a cheerful person drinking from a clear glass filled with orange juice.

Examples

Te sugiero que tomes agua antes de ir al gimnasio.

I suggest that you drink water before going to the gym.

¡No tomes tanto café! Te va a dar dolor de cabeza.

Don't drink so much coffee! It's going to give you a headache.

Drinking vs. Eating

In many regions, 'tomar' is preferred over 'beber' when talking about having a casual drink, like coffee or a beer, similar to saying 'to have' in English.

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