How to Say "Takes" in Spanish

toma

/ˈtoma/

In Spanish, 'takes' is translated as toma.

The verb is used to express getting hold of something or moving an object from one place to another.

What does it mean word for word?

The word toma is a form of the infinitive verb tomar, which literally means 'to take' or 'to grab'.

In Latin America, particularly in Mexico, the informal verb agarrar is used more frequently to mean 'takes'.

The form toma is the third-person singular present indicative of the verb tomar.

/ˈtoma/

In many Spanish speaking countries, tomar is the primary word used for 'drinking', especially when referring to alcohol. To say 'he takes a drink' is often just él toma.
Saying ¡Toma! as an exclamation can serve as a triumphant 'Take that!' during a confrontation or a moment of victory.
In the world of film and television, toma is the technical term for a 'take' or a specific 'shot'. A director uses this word to refer to a single continuous recording of a scene.

Esto toma su tiempo.
It takes time.
This sentence shows how to express that an action requires a certain amount of time using toma.
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Toma un rato relajarse.
It takes a while to relax.
This sentence uses toma to indicate the time needed to perform an action like relaxing.
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Solo toma unos minutos.
It only takes a few minutes.
This sentence illustrates how to say a process only requires a few minutes using toma.
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El conductor toma el autobús hacia el trabajo.
The driver takes the bus to work.
El equipo de investigación realiza experimentos científicos.
The research team takes/performs scientific experiments.
María coge el autobús para ir al centro.
María takes the bus to go downtown.
Nacho agarra dinero de su cartera.
Nacho takes money from his wallet.
El viaje tarda dos horas.
The trip takes two hours.
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María and Javier are in the kitchen cleaning up.

María

Javier, toma el trapo de la mesa, por favor.
Javier, take the cloth from the table, please.
Javier

Claro, ¿qué quieres que haga con él?
Sure, what do you want me to do with it?
María

Toma la basura y llévala afuera.
Take the trash and take it outside.
Javier

Está bien, lo hago ahora mismo.
All right, I'll do it right now.

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