Phrases with tomar

Question 1

Tomar el pelo

Answer 1

To pull someone’s leg, to joke with someone

Question 2

Tomar a pecho

Answer 2

To take something to heart

Question 3

Tomar cartas en el asunto

Answer 3

To take action on a matter

Question 4

Tomar al pie de la letra

Answer 4

To take something literally

Question 5

Tomar en cuenta

Answer 5

To take into account, to consider

Question 6

Tomar el control

Answer 6

To take control

Question 7

Tomar aire

Answer 7

To take a breath, to get some air

Question 8

Tomar ventaja

Answer 8

To take advantage (in a neutral sense)

Question 9

Tomar la palabra

Answer 9

To take the floor, to start speaking

Question 10

Tomar confianza

Answer 10

To become comfortable or confident

Question 11

Tomar posesión

Answer 11

To take possession, to take office

Question 12

Tomar en serio

Answer 12

To take seriously

Question 13

Tomar el camino fácil

Answer 13

To take the easy way out

Question 14

Tomar las riendas

Answer 14

To take the reins, to take charge

Question 15

Tomar partido

Answer 15

To take sides

Question 16

Tomar por sorpresa

Answer 16

To take by surprise

Question 17

Tomar medidas

Answer 17

To take action, to take measures

Question 18

Tomar la delantera

Answer 18

To take the lead

Question 19

Tomar una decisión

Answer 19

To make a decision

Question 20

Tomar nota

Answer 20

To take note of something