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to take
01
tomar
to reach for something and hold it
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly.
Él tomó la taza de café de la mesa y la bebió lentamente.
He took the puppy in his arms and petted it.
Él tomó al cachorro en sus brazos y lo acarició.
1.1
tomar
(particularly of illness) to abruptly affect, afflict, or strike someone
Transitive: to take sb
Ejemplos
He was taken with a severe case of asthma during the summer.
Fue tomado por un caso severo de asma durante el verano.
She was taken with a sudden headache while at work.
Fue tomada por un dolor de cabeza repentino mientras estaba en el trabajo.
1.2
tomar
to measure or examine the rate, amount, level, etc. of something
Transitive: to take the rate of something
Ejemplos
He needs to take his blood sugar level after eating.
Él necesita tomar su nivel de azúcar en la sangre después de comer.
She needs to take the temperature of the oven before baking the cake.
Ella necesita tomar la temperatura del horno antes de hornear el pastel.
1.3
elegir
to select or choose out of other available alternatives
Transitive: to take a particular option
Ejemplos
He took the larger size of shirt from the rack.
Él tomó la talla más grande de camisa del perchero.
She took the job with the better work-life balance.
Ella tomó el trabajo con el mejor equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal.
1.4
tomar, capturar
to capture an image of someone or something
Transitive: to take an image
Ejemplos
She decided to take a picture of the beautiful sunset by the beach.
Ella decidió tomar una foto del hermoso atardecer en la playa.
Tourists often take photos of famous landmarks as souvenirs.
Los turistas a menudo toman fotos de monumentos famosos como recuerdos.
1.5
llevarse
to rob, dispossess, or deprive someone of something
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
He took the company's confidential information and sold it to a competitor.
Él tomó la información confidencial de la empresa y la vendió a un competidor.
Someone took my phone from my pocket on the train.
Alguien tomó mi teléfono de mi bolsillo en el tren.
1.6
tomar
to capture a place and obtain control over it
Transitive: to take a place
Ejemplos
The army was able to take the enemy's stronghold.
El ejército pudo tomar el bastión del enemigo.
The company took over its competitor's market share.
La empresa tomó el control de la cuota de mercado de su competidor.
1.7
llevarse, comprar
to rent or purchase something
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
He took a painting from the art gallery.
Él tomó un cuadro de la galería de arte.
I need to take a car for the weekend to visit my family.
Necesito tomar un coche para el fin de semana para visitar a mi familia.
1.8
comprar
to purchase a type of publication regularly, especially a magazine or newspaper
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to take a particular publication
Ejemplos
The company takes the Wall Street Journal to stay updated on business news.
La empresa toma el Wall Street Journal para mantenerse actualizada sobre las noticias de negocios.
They take the Financial Times to keep up with the latest business news.
Ellos toman el Financial Times para mantenerse al día con las últimas noticias de negocios.
1.9
tomar
to get or derive from a specific source
Transitive: to take sth | to take sth from a source
Ejemplos
Can you take some quotes from the book for your paper?
¿Puedes tomar algunas citas del libro para tu trabajo?
He took his colleague's idea and presented it as his own.
Tomó la idea de su colega y la presentó como propia.
1.10
anotar, tomar
to record or write down information, typically for future reference or use
Transitive: to take information
Ejemplos
Can you take a message for me and let her know I called?
¿Puedes tomar un mensaje por mí y hacerle saber que llamé?
She took the phone number of the person who called and wrote it down in her notebook.
Ella tomó el número de teléfono de la persona que llamó y lo escribió en su cuaderno.
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
Can you take this package to the post office for me?
¿Puedes llevar este paquete a la oficina de correos por mí?
Do n't forget to take your keys with you when you go out.
No olvides llevar tus llaves contigo cuando salgas.
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
I usually take the subway to work.
Normalmente tomo el metro para ir al trabajo.
She took a taxi to the concert venue.
Ella tomó un taxi para ir al lugar del concierto.
2.2
llevar
to accompany someone to a specific place, particularly in order to lead or guide them
Transitive: to take sb somewhere
Ejemplos
He took the client to the conference room for the meeting.
Él llevó al cliente a la sala de conferencias para la reunión.
I 'll take you to the airport so you do n't have to take a taxi.
Te llevaré al aeropuerto para que no tengas que tomar un taxi.
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
He has the vision to take the company to the next level.
Él tiene la visión para llevar la empresa al siguiente nivel.
His dedication and hard work took him to the pinnacle of his career.
Su dedicación y trabajo duro lo llevaron a la cima de su carrera.
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 nurse instructed the patient to take the prescribed antibiotics with a full glass of water.
La enfermera le indicó al paciente que tomara los antibióticos recetados con un vaso lleno de agua.
The pharmacist explained how to take the pain medication — one pill every four hours as needed.
El farmacéutico explicó cómo tomar el medicamento para el dolor — una pastilla cada cuatro horas según sea necesario.
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
Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice.
Completing the project will likely take a few weeks of dedicated effort.
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
It only takes a small misunderstanding to strain relationships.
Solo se necesita un pequeño malentendido para tensar las relaciones.
It will take a skilled chef to prepare such a complex dish.
Hará falta un chef habilidoso para preparar un plato tan complejo.
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
Our meeting room can comfortably take 20 participants, ensuring a productive discussion.
Nuestra sala de reuniones puede albergar cómodamente a 20 participantes, asegurando una discusión productiva.
The suitcase is designed to take a week's worth of clothing for a traveler.
La maleta está diseñada para llevar una semana de ropa para un viajero.
4.3
usar
to wear a particular size of clothes, shoes, or any complementary article
Transitive: to take a particular size
Ejemplos
Do you know what size pants I usually take?
¿Sabes qué talla de pantalón uso normalmente?
The store assistant inquired, ' What size shirt do you take?'
El asistente de la tienda preguntó: « ¿Qué talla de camisa lleva usted? »
05
sacar
to remove something or someone from a specific place
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
He took a photo from his wallet and showed it to the group.
Él tomó una foto de su billetera y se la mostró al grupo.
He took the book from the shelf and started reading.
Él tomó el libro del estante y comenzó a leer.
5.1
restar
to subtract a particular number from another
Ditransitive: to take a number from a larger number
Ejemplos
If we take 8 away from 20, we get 12.
Si restamos 8 de 20, obtenemos 12.
If you take 7 from 15, you're left with 8.
Si restas 7 de 15, te quedas con 8.
06
tomar
to receive something or someone willingly or accept something that someone has offered
Transitive: to take something offered
Ejemplos
He took the advice from his mentor to heart.
Él tomó el consejo de su mentor a pecho.
I 'll take the job offer if it comes with a good salary.
Aceptaré la oferta de trabajo si viene con un buen salario.
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
Let 's take John as a case in point.
Tomemos a John como ejemplo.
Let 's take Marie Curie as an instance of a pioneering woman in science.
Tomemos a Marie Curie como un ejemplo de una mujer pionera en la ciencia.
6.2
tomarse, ver
to interpret or understand something in a specific way
Transitive: to take sth in a specific manner
Ejemplos
Do n't take this the wrong way, but I do n't think that's a good idea.
No lo tomes a mal, pero no creo que sea una buena idea.
I do n't know how he 'll take the news of the company's bankruptcy.
No sé cómo va a tomar la noticia de la quiebra de la empresa.
6.3
sufrir, soportar
to experience, endure, or be influenced by something
Transitive: to take the impact or toll of something
Ejemplos
The coastal town took the brunt of the hurricane, experiencing severe flooding and destruction.
El pueblo costero soportó lo peor del huracán, experimentando graves inundaciones y destrucción.
As the earthquake shook the region, the old buildings could n't take the stress and crumbled.
Mientras el terremoto sacudía la región, los edificios antiguos no pudieron soportar el estrés y se derrumbaron.
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
He took an interest in learning a new skill.
Él tomó interés en aprender una nueva habilidad.
I take pride in my work.
Tomo orgullo en mi trabajo.
6.5
ganar
to accomplish or obtain by victory
Transitive: to take an accomplishment
Ejemplos
The underdog team managed to take the championship after a stunning comeback.
El equipo tomó el campeonato después de una impresionante remontada.
Despite the odds, the athlete 's final sprint allowed him to take first place in the race.
A pesar de las probabilidades, el sprint final del atleta le permitió conseguir el primer lugar en la carrera.
6.6
tomar
to go over, through, or around some obstacle
Transitive: to take an obstacle
Ejemplos
The BMX rider took the ramp, soaring through the air with a perfect jump.
El piloto de BMX tomó la rampa, volando por el aire con un salto perfecto.
The skateboarder took the stair rail, smoothly gliding down with impressive balance.
El patinador tomó la barandilla de la escalera, deslizándose suavemente con un equilibrio impresionante.
6.7
aguantar
to be able to tolerate, endure, or bear something
Transitive: to take a condition or experience
Ejemplos
He ca n't take failure easily; it hits him hard each time.
No puede tomar el fracaso fácilmente; le golpea fuerte cada vez.
After the challenging day at work, she could n't take any more stress and needed a break.
Después del día desafiante en el trabajo, ella no podía soportar más estrés y necesitaba un descanso.
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 negotiation is expected to take the shape of a collaborative partnership between the two companies.
Se espera que la negociación tome la forma de una asociación colaborativa entre las dos empresas.
The empty room quickly took the form of a cozy reading nook with the addition of comfortable furniture and soft lighting.
La habitación vacía rápidamente tomó la forma de un rincón de lectura acogedor con la adición de muebles cómodos y una iluminación suave.
6.9
aprovechar, tomar
to act on or make use of an opportunity
Transitive: to take an opportunity
Ejemplos
Spotting a vacant parking space, she quickly took the opportunity to park her car before it got crowded.
Al ver un espacio de estacionamiento vacante, rápidamente aprovechó la oportunidad de estacionar su auto antes de que se llenara.
The entrepreneur saw a gap in the market and took the chance to launch a unique product that became a success.
El emprendedor vio un vacío en el mercado y aprovechó la oportunidad de lanzar un producto único que se convirtió en un éxito.
07
[palabra ficticia]
(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
I 'll take a shower before heading out.
Voy a tomar una ducha antes de salir.
Let 's take a break and grab some coffee.
Tomemos un descanso y vayamos por un café.
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
She plans to take advanced mathematics classes next semester to challenge herself.
Ella planea tomar clases de matemáticas avanzadas el próximo semestre para desafiarse a sí misma.
Students often take introductory language courses to fulfill language requirements.
Los estudiantes a menudo toman cursos introductorios de idiomas para cumplir con los requisitos de idiomas.
09
dar clase a
to be the one who teaches a class
Transitive: to take a class | to take sb for a class
Ejemplos
The professor takes the advanced physics course for graduate students.
El profesor imparte el curso de física avanzada para estudiantes de posgrado.
Our math teacher is absent today, so the vice principal will take us for algebra.
Nuestro profesor de matemáticas está ausente hoy, así que el subdirector nos tomará para álgebra.
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
Despite thorough examination, the art historians took the well-executed forgery for an original masterpiece.
A pesar de un examen exhaustivo, los historiadores del arte tomaron la falsificación bien ejecutada por una obra maestra original.
After the misunderstanding, she took my silence for indifference, but I was actually just deep in thought.
Después del malentendido, ella tomó mi silencio por indiferencia, pero en realidad solo estaba profundamente pensativo.
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
In English, the adjective " afraid " typically takes the preposition " of " when expressing fear.
En inglés, el adjetivo "afraid" toma típicamente la preposición "of" al expresar miedo.
The verb " correspond " takes the preposition " with " when referring to compatibility in ideas.
El verbo "corresponder" toma la preposición "con" cuando se refiere a compatibilidad en ideas.
12
agarrar
(of plants, seeds, etc.) to start to grow or take root
Intransitive
Ejemplos
After a few weeks of watering, the seeds began to take, and tiny sprouts emerged from the soil.
Después de unas semanas de riego, las semillas comenzaron a prender, y pequeños brotes emergieron del suelo.
The tomato seedlings have taken, and you can see the first set of true leaves emerging.
Los plantones de tomate han prendido, y se pueden ver las primeras hojas verdaderas emergiendo.
13
funcionar
to work successfully or have a positive effect
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The new marketing strategy seems to be taking, as sales have seen a steady increase.
La nueva estrategia de marketing parece funcionar, ya que las ventas han experimentado un aumento constante.
The medicine is starting to take, and the patient's symptoms are gradually subsiding.
La medicina está empezando a hacer efecto, y los síntomas del paciente están disminuyendo gradualmente.
14
dirigir, tomar
to direct something in a specific direction
Transitive: to take a direction
Ejemplos
To reach their destination, the hikers needed to take a left turn at the fork in the trail.
Para llegar a su destino, los excursionistas necesitaban tomar un giro a la izquierda en la bifurcación del sendero.
As they approached the intersection, she decided to take a right onto the main road.
Mientras se acercaban al cruce, ella decidió tomar a la derecha hacia la carretera principal.
15
tomar, aceptar
to consume or accept a particular food or beverage
Transitive: to take a particular food or beverage
Ejemplos
She 'll take the vegetarian option, and he'll have the steak.
Ella tomará la opción vegetariana, y él tendrá el bistec.
Do you take cream with your tea?
¿Tomas crema con tu té?
16
realizar, presentarse a
to participate in a specific examination or assessment
Transitive: to take a specific examination
Ejemplos
Students were required to take a comprehensive final exam at the end of the semester.
Los estudiantes debían realizar un examen final completo al final del semestre.
She decided to take the proficiency test to demonstrate her language skills.
Ella decidió realizar el examen de competencia para demostrar sus habilidades lingüísticas.
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
To address environmental concerns, the city council is taking steps to promote sustainable practices.
Para abordar las preocupaciones ambientales, el consejo municipal toma medidas para promover prácticas sostenibles.
The community came together to take collective action against pollution, organizing cleanup campaigns and raising awareness.
La comunidad se unió para tomar medidas colectivas contra la contaminación, organizando campañas de limpieza y creando conciencia.
18
tomar, recibir
to show a particular reaction to someone or something
Transitive: to take information or ideas in a specific manner
Ejemplos
He took the news of his promotion with genuine enthusiasm.
Él tomó la noticia de su ascenso con genuino entusiasmo.
The students took the teacher's feedback positively and worked on improving their assignments.
Los estudiantes tomaron los comentarios del profesor de manera positiva y trabajaron en mejorar sus tareas.
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 car is designed to take unleaded gasoline for optimal performance.
El coche está diseñado para usar gasolina sin plomo para un rendimiento óptimo.
This lawnmower model is capable of taking both gas and electric power sources.
Este modelo de cortacésped es capaz de utilizar tanto fuentes de energía a gas como eléctricas.
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
The star striker stepped up to take the penalty and expertly placed the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
El delantero estrella se adelantó para tomar el penal y colocó el balón con maestría en la esquina inferior de la red.
The team captain is known for his precision when taking free kicks, often scoring crucial goals from long distances.
El capitán del equipo es conocido por su precisión al tomar tiros libres, anotando a menudo goles cruciales desde largas distancias.
21
dirigir, oficiar
to be the one who leads a religious service
Transitive: to take a religious service
Ejemplos
Reverend Anderson took the Sunday morning worship service at the church.
El reverendo Anderson tomó el servicio de adoración del domingo por la mañana en la iglesia.
Rabbi Cohen will take the Shabbat service this week.
El rabino Cohen dirigirá el servicio de Shabat esta semana.
22
recoger, tomar
to gather people's opinions using methods like voting, polling, or surveying
Transitive: to take public opinion
Ejemplos
The committee decided to take a vote to determine which proposal would be implemented.
El comité decidió tomar un voto para determinar qué propuesta se implementaría.
The marketing team took a survey to understand customer preferences and improve their product.
El equipo de marketing tomó una encuesta para entender las preferencias de los clientes y mejorar su producto.
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 bakery took over $ 100 in sales during the morning rush hour.
La panadería obtuvo más de $100 en ventas durante la hora pico de la mañana.
The farmer 's market stall took € 50 from selling fresh produce and handmade crafts.
El puesto del mercado del agricultor ganó 50 € vendiendo productos frescos y artesanías hechas a mano.
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 exclusive club only takes members who have been recommended by current ones.
El club exclusivo solo admite a miembros que hayan sido recomendados por los actuales.
Unfortunately, the restaurant is fully booked and ca n't take any more reservations for tonight.
Desafortunadamente, el restaurante está completamente lleno y no puede aceptar más reservas para esta noche.
25
tomar, follarse
to engage in a sexual act with someone
Transitive: to take sb
Ejemplos
The couple decided to take each other after several drinks at the bar.
La pareja decidió tomarse el uno al otro después de varios tragos en el bar.
With consent and desire, Alex took Mia, exploring their shared intimacy.
Con consentimiento y deseo, Alex tomó a Mia, explorando su intimidad compartida.
26
tomar, capturar
to capture and confine someone against their will
Transitive: to take sb
Ejemplos
The police took the suspect into custody.
La policía tomó al sospechoso bajo custodia.
The rebels took the diplomat captive as a bargaining chip in the negotiations.
Los rebeldes tomaron al diplomático como rehén para negociar.
27
tomar, asumir
to accept responsibility and lead a situation or task
Transitive: to take a position of authority
Ejemplos
After the manager resigned, Sarah had to take charge of the project to ensure its successful completion.
Después de que el gerente renunciara, Sarah tuvo que tomar el control del proyecto para asegurar su finalización exitosa.
The captain decided to take control of the ship's navigation during the storm.
El capitán decidió tomar el control de la navegación del barco durante la tormenta.
28
vencer, derrotar
to defeat someone in a competition
Transitive: to take a rival or opponent
Ejemplos
The chess champion confidently took his rival in just a few moves, securing another tournament win.
El campeón de ajedrez tomó a su rival en solo unos pocos movimientos, asegurando otra victoria en el torneo.
The soccer team played with determination and managed to take their opponents in a thrilling shootout.
El equipo de fútbol jugó con determinación y logró vencer a sus oponentes en un emocionante tiroteo.
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
As the storm approached, the hikers decided to take cover in a nearby cave.
A medida que se acercaba la tormenta, los excursionistas decidieron refugiarse en una cueva cercana.
In the face of the approaching tornado, residents were advised to take shelter in their basements.
Ante la llegada del tornado, se aconsejó a los residentes refugiarse en sus sótanos.
30
tomar, usar
to use or have available for use
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
Take a cup of flour and sift it into the mixing bowl.
Toma una taza de harina y tamízala en el tazón para mezclar.
Take a pinch of salt and sprinkle it over the caramel for added flavor.
Toma una pizca de sal y espolvoréala sobre el caramelo para añadir sabor.
31
tomar, aceptar
to accept and commit to a specific responsibility or promise
Transitive: to take a responsibility or promise
Ejemplos
He took the pledge to support environmental conservation efforts.
Él tomó el compromiso de apoyar los esfuerzos de conservación ambiental.
Before assuming the role, the CEO had to take responsibility for the company's financial performance.
Antes de asumir el cargo, el CEO tuvo que tomar responsabilidad por el desempeño financiero de la empresa.
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
White strategically takes the pawn with the knight, gaining control of the center of the board.
Las blancas toman estratégicamente el peón con el caballo, ganando control del centro del tablero.
In a bold move, the queen takes the opposing bishop, putting pressure on the opponent's position.
En un movimiento audaz, la reina toma el alfil oponente, ejerciendo presión sobre la posición del rival.
33
aceptar, tomar
to accept a certain form of payment or compensation
Transitive: to take a form of payment
Ejemplos
The store only takes cash for purchases under $ 10.
La tienda solo acepta efectivo para compras menores de $10.
The freelance artist prefers to take payment in the form of bank transfers.
El artista freelance prefiere tomar el pago en forma de transferencias bancarias.
34
dejar entrar, permitir la entrada de
to allow the entry of a substance
Transitive: to take sth
Ejemplos
The leaky roof was taking rainwater into the attic.
El techo que goteaba permitía la entrada de agua de lluvia en el ático.
The old windows were taking the noise from the busy street outside.
Las viejas ventanas dejaban pasar el ruido de la calle concurrida afuera.
35
llevar, causar la pérdida de vidas
to cause the loss of lives
Transitive: to take sb
Ejemplos
She was taken after a long battle with illness, surrounded by her loved ones.
Fue tomada después de una larga batalla contra la enfermedad, rodeada de sus seres queridos.
The elderly cat was taken, and the family mourned the loss of their longtime pet.
El gato anciano fue tomado, y la familia lloró la pérdida de su mascota de toda la vida.
36
participar, asistir a
to participate in a certain event
Transitive: to take an event or meeting
Ejemplos
The project manager decided to take a training session to educate the team on the new software.
El gerente del proyecto decidió tomar una sesión de entrenamiento para educar al equipo sobre el nuevo software.
The team members will take a workshop to enhance their skills in project management.
Los miembros del equipo participarán en un taller para mejorar sus habilidades en gestión de proyectos.
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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