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to take
01
tomar
to reach for something and hold it
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
May I take your coat and hat, sir?
¿Puedo tomar su abrigo y sombrero, señor?
1.1
tomar
(particularly of illness) to abruptly affect, afflict, or strike someone
Transitive: to take sb
Ejemplos
The allergic reaction took her shortly after she ate the peanuts.
La reacción alérgica la tomó poco después de que comió los cacahuetes.
1.2
tomar
to measure or examine the rate, amount, level, etc. of something
Transitive: to take the rate of something
Ejemplos
The doctor will take your blood pressure during your appointment.
El médico tomará su presión arterial durante su cita.
1.3
elegir
to select or choose out of other available alternatives
Transitive: to take a particular option
Ejemplos
She took the red apple instead of the green one.
Ella tomó la manzana roja en lugar de la verde.
1.4
tomar, capturar
to capture an image of someone or something
Transitive: to take an image
Ejemplos
The photographer wanted to take shots of the wildlife in their natural habitat.
El fotógrafo quería tomar fotos de la vida silvestre en su hábitat natural.
1.5
llevarse
to rob, dispossess, or deprive someone of something
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
Someone took my purse from the table while I was in the bathroom.
Alguien tomó mi bolso de la mesa mientras estaba en el baño.
1.6
tomar
to capture a place and obtain control over it
Transitive: to take a place
Ejemplos
The rebels tried to take control of the city.
Los rebeldes intentaron tomar el control de la ciudad.
1.7
llevarse, comprar
to rent or purchase something
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
She decided to take the red dress for the party.
Ella decidió tomar el vestido rojo para la fiesta.
1.8
comprar
to purchase a type of publication regularly, especially a magazine or newspaper
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to take a particular publication
Ejemplos
They take the science journal to keep up with the latest research in their field.
Ellos toman la revista científica para mantenerse al día con las últimas investigaciones en su campo.
1.9
tomar
to get or derive from a specific source
Transitive: to take sth | to take sth from a source
Ejemplos
He took inspiration for his painting from nature.
Tomó la inspiración para su pintura de la naturaleza.
1.10
anotar, tomar
to record or write down information, typically for future reference or use
Transitive: to take information
Ejemplos
The doctor took the patient's medical history and recorded it in the chart.
El médico tomó el historial médico del paciente y lo registró en la tabla.
02
llevarse
to move or carry a thing or person from one location to a different one
Transitive: to take sth | to take sth somewhere
Ejemplos
He took the suitcase from the car and carried it up the stairs.
Él tomó la maleta del coche y la subió por las escaleras.
2.1
tomar
to use a particular route or means of transport in order to go somewhere
Transitive: to take a route or means of transport | to take a route or means of transport somewhere
Ejemplos
She took the bus to the airport for her flight.
Ella tomó el autobús al aeropuerto para su vuelo.
2.2
llevar
to accompany someone to a specific place, particularly in order to lead or guide them
Transitive: to take sb somewhere
Ejemplos
I 'll take you to the train station so you do n't get lost.
Te llevaré a la estación de tren para que no te pierdas.
2.3
llevar
to bring someone or something into a particular state, level, situation, or condition
Transitive: to take sb/sth to a state or level
Ejemplos
The latest sale takes the annual revenue to $ 1 million.
La última venta lleva los ingresos anuales a 1 millón de dólares.
03
tomar
to consume a drug, medication, or substance in a specified manner, such as swallowing, inhaling, or injecting
Transitive: to take medicine
Ejemplos
The doctor advised him to take the cough syrup every six hours until the symptoms improved.
El médico le aconsejó que tomara el jarabe para la tos cada seis horas hasta que los síntomas mejoraran.
04
tardar, llevar
to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
Transitive: to take some time
Ejemplos
Cooking a homemade meal from scratch can take more time than ordering takeout.
4.1
hacer falta, bastar
to require a specific person or thing in order to function, happen, or be done
Transitive: to take a quality or a qualified person
Ditransitive: to take sb/sth to do sth
Ejemplos
She did n't take much convincing to join the adventurous road trip with her friends.
No le costó mucho convencerla para unirse al viaje por carretera aventurero con sus amigos.
4.2
tener capacidad para
to have the capacity or space for a specific number or amount of people or things
Transitive: to take a number of things or people
Ejemplos
The car 's trunk can take three large suitcases and still have room for small bags.
El maletero del coche puede llevar tres maletas grandes y todavía tener espacio para bolsas pequeñas.
4.3
usar
to wear a particular size of clothes, shoes, or any complementary article
Transitive: to take a particular size
Ejemplos
I usually take a medium in sweatshirts.
Normalmente tomo una talla mediana en sudaderas.
05
sacar
to remove something or someone from a specific place
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
He took the painting off the wall and carefully wrapped it up.
Él quitó el cuadro de la pared y lo envolvió con cuidado.
5.1
restar
to subtract a particular number from another
Ditransitive: to take a number from a larger number
Ejemplos
Take five from twenty and you're left with fifteen.
Resta cinco de veinte y te quedan quince.
06
tomar
to receive something or someone willingly or accept something that someone has offered
Transitive: to take something offered
Ejemplos
She took the gift from her friend with gratitude.
Ella tomó el regalo de su amiga con gratitud.
6.1
tomar
used for introducing someone or something as an instance or example
Transitive: to take sb/sth | to take sb/sth as an example
Ejemplos
Many people struggle to balance work and family life. Take my friend John, for instance.
Muchas personas luchan por equilibrar el trabajo y la vida familiar. Toma a mi amigo John, por ejemplo.
6.2
tomarse, ver
to interpret or understand something in a specific way
Transitive: to take sth in a specific manner
Ejemplos
I took the news as a sign that things were going to get worse.
Tomé la noticia como una señal de que las cosas iban a empeorar.
6.3
sufrir, soportar
to experience, endure, or be influenced by something
Transitive: to take the impact or toll of something
Ejemplos
The small village took the impact of the landslide, leaving homes buried under debris.
El pequeño pueblo soportó el impacto del deslizamiento de tierra, dejando casas enterradas bajo los escombros.
6.4
entender
to have or show a particular feeling, opinion, or reaction
Transitive: to take a reaction or opinion | to take a reaction or opinion in sth | to take a reaction or opinion to sb/sth | to take a reaction or opinion at sth
Ejemplos
She took an instant liking to him.
Ella tomó un gusto instantáneo por él.
6.5
ganar
to accomplish or obtain by victory
Transitive: to take an accomplishment
Ejemplos
The soccer team fought hard to take the lead in the crucial match.
El equipo de fútbol luchó duro para tomar la delantera en el partido crucial.
6.6
tomar
to go over, through, or around some obstacle
Transitive: to take an obstacle
Ejemplos
The motorcyclist took the hairpin turn, leaning into the curve for a smooth ride.
El motociclista tomó la curva cerrada, inclinándose en la curva para un viaje suave.
6.7
aguantar
to be able to tolerate, endure, or bear something
Transitive: to take a condition or experience
Ejemplos
The patient could n't take the pain and requested stronger medication.
El paciente no podía soportar el dolor y solicitó medicamentos más fuertes.
6.8
tomar
to be or start to be in a specific position, state or form
Transitive: to take a specific form or state
Ejemplos
The watercolor painting started to take form as the artist added layers of color.
La pintura al agua comenzó a tomar forma mientras el artista añadía capas de color.
6.9
aprovechar, tomar
to act on or make use of an opportunity
Transitive: to take an opportunity
Ejemplos
Despite initial doubts, she decided to take the risk and invest in the startup, which later became highly successful.
A pesar de las dudas iniciales, decidió tomar el riesgo e invertir en la startup, que luego se convirtió en un gran éxito.
07
[palabra ficticia]
(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
Can you take a look at this report and provide feedback?
¿Puedes echar un vistazo a este informe y proporcionar comentarios?
08
tomar
to study a particular subject in school, university, etc.
Transitive: to take a particular subject | to take a course or degree in a particular subject | to take a course or degree on a particular subject
Ejemplos
He chose to take an elective in art history to explore his interest in cultural influences on art.
Él eligió tomar un electivo en historia del arte para explorar su interés en las influencias culturales en el arte.
09
dar clase a
to be the one who teaches a class
Transitive: to take a class | to take sb for a class
Ejemplos
Ms. Johnson takes the kindergarten class every Monday morning.
La Sra. Johnson toma la clase de kindergarten todos los lunes por la mañana.
10
tomar
to assume someone or something to be a particular person or thing, particularly mistakenly
Transitive: to take sb/sth for sb/sth
Ditransitive: to take sb/sth to do sth
Ejemplos
The detective took the witness's shaky testimony for nervousness, not realizing it was due to fear.
El detective tomó el testimonio tembloroso del testigo por nerviosismo, sin darse cuenta de que se debía al miedo.
11
llevar
(grammar) to require or have something as part of the composition that is appropriate
Transitive: to take an expression or part of speech
Ejemplos
The phrase " interested in " is commonly taken by the verb " be " when expressing curiosity about a subject.
La frase "interested in" comúnmente es tomada por el verbo "be" cuando se expresa curiosidad sobre un tema.
12
agarrar
(of plants, seeds, etc.) to start to grow or take root
Intransitive
Ejemplos
In the spring, the garden comes alive as the dormant bulbs take and bloom into a vibrant display of flowers.
En primavera, el jardín cobra vida cuando los bulbos dormantes toman y florecen en una exhibición vibrante de flores.
13
funcionar
to work successfully or have a positive effect
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The fertilizer application did n't take, and the plants continued to struggle with growth.
La aplicación de fertilizante no prendió, y las plantas continuaron luchando con el crecimiento.
14
dirigir, tomar
to direct something in a specific direction
Transitive: to take a direction
Ejemplos
The driver had to take a sharp turn to avoid the oncoming traffic on the narrow street.
El conductor tuvo que tomar un giro brusco para evitar el tráfico que venía de frente en la calle estrecha.
15
tomar, aceptar
to consume or accept a particular food or beverage
Transitive: to take a particular food or beverage
Ejemplos
How do you take your cappuccino? With cinnamon or chocolate on top?
¿Cómo tomas tu capuchino? ¿Con canela o chocolate encima?
16
realizar, presentarse a
to participate in a specific examination or assessment
Transitive: to take a specific examination
Ejemplos
In high school, I had to take the SAT as part of the college admissions process.
En la escuela secundaria, tuve que presentar el SAT como parte del proceso de admisión a la universidad.
17
tomar, adoptar
to use a specific plan or method to deal with a situation or reach a goal
Transitive: to take an action or approach
Ejemplos
Faced with financial challenges, the organization had to take drastic measures to cut costs and stay afloat.
Ante los desafíos financieros, la organización tuvo que tomar medidas drásticas para reducir costos y mantenerse a flote.
18
tomar, recibir
to show a particular reaction to someone or something
Transitive: to take information or ideas in a specific manner
Ejemplos
The manager took the client's concerns seriously and implemented changes to address them.
El gerente tomó en serio las preocupaciones del cliente e implementó cambios para abordarlas.
19
utilizar, consumir
(of machines) to utilize a specific substance or fuel for operation
Transitive: to take a source of energy or fuel
Ejemplos
The generator is configured to take natural gas as its primary fuel source.
El generador está configurado para utilizar gas natural como su principal fuente de combustible.
20
lanzar, ejecutar
(of a sports player) to kick, throw, or initiate play from a specified position
Transitive: to take a kick or throw
Ejemplos
After the foul in the box, the referee awarded a penalty, and the midfielder was chosen to take the shot.
Después de la falta en el área, el árbitro concedió un penal, y el centrocampista fue elegido para lanzar.
21
dirigir, oficiar
to be the one who leads a religious service
Transitive: to take a religious service
Ejemplos
The pastor took the evening prayer meeting, leading the congregation in spiritual reflection.
El pastor tomó la reunión de oración vespertina, guiando a la congregación en la reflexión espiritual.
22
recoger, tomar
to gather people's opinions using methods like voting, polling, or surveying
Transitive: to take public opinion
Ejemplos
The teacher took a poll in the classroom to gauge interest in the upcoming field trip.
El profesor tomó una encuesta en el aula para medir el interés en la próxima excursión.
23
recaudar, ganar
(of businesses, shops, etc.) to earn or receive a specified amount of money from customers
Transitive: to take an amount of money
Ejemplos
The garage sale took $ 50 from the sale of old furniture and clothing.
La venta de garaje obtuvo $50 de la venta de muebles y ropa viejos.
24
tomar, aceptar
to allow someone to become a part of a particular group or receive a service
Transitive: to take sb/sth
Ejemplos
The clinic is currently unable to take new patients due to a high volume of existing appointments.
La clínica actualmente no puede aceptar nuevos pacientes debido a un alto volumen de citas existentes.
25
tomar, follarse
to engage in a sexual act with someone
Transitive: to take sb
Ejemplos
They decided to become intimate and took each other.
Decidieron volverse íntimos y se tomaron el uno al otro.
26
tomar, capturar
to capture and confine someone against their will
Transitive: to take sb
Ejemplos
The kidnappers successfully took the heiress and demanded a hefty sum for her safe return.
Los secuestradores lograron tomar a la heredera y exigieron una suma considerable por su regreso seguro.
27
tomar, asumir
to accept responsibility and lead a situation or task
Transitive: to take a position of authority
Ejemplos
In times of crisis, strong leaders step forward to take control and guide the team through challenges.
En tiempos de crisis, los líderes fuertes dan un paso al frente para tomar el control y guiar al equipo a través de los desafíos.
28
vencer, derrotar
to defeat someone in a competition
Transitive: to take a rival or opponent
Ejemplos
In the final round of the tournament, she took her rival with a powerful knockout punch.
En la ronda final del torneo, ella tomó a su rival con un poderoso golpe de nocaut.
29
refugiarse, ponerse a salvo
to find a safe and peaceful place, especially in challenging situations or emergencies
Transitive: to take a safe place
Ejemplos
When the unexpected gunfire erupted, the civilians quickly took cover behind the buildings.
Cuando estallaron los disparos inesperados, los civiles rápidamente se pusieron a cubierto detrás de los edificios.
30
tomar, usar
to use or have available for use
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
For the dressing, take a clove of garlic and mince it finely before adding to the vinaigrette.
Para el aderezo, toma un diente de ajo y pícalo finamente antes de agregarlo al vinagre.
31
tomar, aceptar
to accept and commit to a specific responsibility or promise
Transitive: to take a responsibility or promise
Ejemplos
The athletes took a vow to uphold the principles of fair play and sportsmanship.
Los atletas tomaron un juramento para defender los principios del juego limpio y la deportividad.
32
tomar, capturar
(in chess) to remove an opponent's piece from the board by moving one's own piece to its position
Transitive: to take a chess piece
Ejemplos
The player decided to take the knight with the rook, seizing the opportunity for a tactical advantage.
El jugador decidió tomar el caballo con la torre, aprovechando la oportunidad para una ventaja táctica.
33
aceptar, tomar
to accept a certain form of payment or compensation
Transitive: to take a form of payment
Ejemplos
The online store takes various forms of payment, including credit cards and digital wallets.
La tienda en línea acepta diversas formas de pago, incluyendo tarjetas de crédito y billeteras digitales.
34
dejar entrar, permitir la entrada de
to allow the entry of a substance
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
The boat's hull had a crack, and it was taking water rapidly.
El casco del barco tenía una grieta y tomaba agua rápidamente.
35
llevar, causar la pérdida de vidas
to cause the loss of lives
Transitive: to take sb
Ejemplos
She was taken by a sudden heart attack, leaving her family in shock and sorrow.
Fue tomada por un ataque al corazón repentino, dejando a su familia en shock y dolor.
36
participar, asistir a
to participate in a certain event
Transitive: to take an event or meeting
Ejemplos
She had to take a seminar on leadership development to stay updated on industry trends.
Ella tuvo que tomar un seminario sobre desarrollo de liderazgo para mantenerse actualizada sobre las tendencias de la industria.
Take
01
toma
a single recording of a scene or shot in theater or film
02
ingreso, ganancia
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
03
opinión
the idea or opinion that is formed about something or the way one thinks of a situation
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overtake
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