tomando
/tomando/from spelling rules
In Spanish, tomando is the word for taking in the sense of consuming a drink or medicine.
The word tomando is used for the act of consuming something, such as liquids or medication. To express taking in the sense of obtaining or acquiring something, use adquirir. To express the physical act of grabbing or taking something in a colloquial way, use agarrar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, the verb coger can be used for 'taking', but be cautious as it can be interpreted as a vulgar term in certain regions.
How do you pronounce it?
/tomando/
Did you know?
- The phrase tomar el pelo, which translates literally to 'taking the hair', is a common idiom used to mean 'to pull someone's leg' or to deceive them.
- While tomando refers to consuming a drink, the word tomar is also used to describe taking a taxi, a bus or a train in most Spanish-speaking countries.
- To describe sunbathing, Spanish speakers use tomar el sol, which literally means 'taking the sun'.
Examples in context
- Tom está tomando fotos.Tom is taking pictures.This sentence uses tomando to show how the word can also mean taking (as in capturing) photos.Tatoeba #1664929 by marcelostockle, translation #1663081 by Amastan
- El proyecto va tomando cuerpo.The project's taking shape.This sentence shows tomando used in an idiomatic sense to describe a project taking shape.Tatoeba #2268474 by hayastan, translation #2268473 by _undertoad
- Estoy tomando fotos del puente.I am taking pictures of the bridge.This sentence uses tomando to describe the act of taking photos of a bridge.Tatoeba #1683691 by marcelostockle, translation #1666076 by Amastan
- Tomar apuntesTo take notes
- Tomar una fotografíaTo take a photograph
- No olvides agarrar tu abrigo antes de salir.Don't forget to take your coat before leaving.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are in the kitchen.
- Elena¿Qué estás tomando, Mateo?What are you drinking, Mateo?
- MateoEstoy tomando un vaso de agua.I am drinking a glass of water.
- Elena¿Y no estás tomando tu medicina?And aren't you taking your medicine?
- MateoSí, la estoy tomando ahora mismo.Yes, I am taking it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
