tomar

Senses

1. 1.

   to take

   to grasp or pick up with the hand

2. 2.

   to drink

   to consume a beverage

3. 3.

   to eat

   to consume food (common in some regions)

4. 4.

   to take (a photo, notes, etc.)

   to make or capture

Examples

• "Tomé el libro de la mesa."

  I took the book from the table.

• "¿Quieres tomar café conmigo?"

  Do you want to have coffee with me?

• "El fotógrafo tomó muchas fotos del evento."

  The photographer took many photos of the event.

Usage

*Tomar* is one of the most common Spanish verbs and is highly versatile; it means "to take" in its most general sense but also extends to beverages (drink) and sometimes food. In Latin America, *tomar* is the standard verb for drinking; in Spain, *beber* is more common for water and *tomar* for other beverages. Context and collocations determine the exact meaning.