How to use this word
Verb
Use tomar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see tomar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Yo tomo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to take; to drink when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta tomar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates take; to drink slowly with the professor nearby.
FAQ
What does tomar mean in Spanish?
to take; to drink (introduced in Chapter 1 in Chapurra).
How do you use tomar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is tomar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 1. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.