Tomar present conjugation
Tomar in the present: tomo, tomas, toma, tomamos, tomáis, toman.
- to take; to drink; to have (food or drink)
- regular
- Participle: tomado
- Gerund: tomando
Present presente
| yo | tomo |
|---|---|
| tú | tomas |
| él/ella/usted | toma |
| nosotros | tomamos |
| vosotros | tomáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | toman |
How to use tomar in the present
The present of tomar is regular: tomo, tomas, toma, tomamos, toman. Use it for transport ("Tomo el autobús"), drinks and medicine ("Tomo café," "Toma pastillas para la presión") and decisions. "¿Qué vas a tomar?" is the usual question at a café or bar. In Latin America, "¿Tomas?" can simply mean "Do you drink (alcohol)?"
Examples
Tomo dos cafés antes de las diez.
I have two coffees before ten.
¿Tomas el autobús o vienes en carro?
Do you take the bus or come by car?
El paciente toma pastillas para la presión.
The patient takes blood pressure pills.
Quick check: tomar in the present
More tomar tenses
- All tomar tenses
- Tomar preterite
- Tomar imperfect
- Tomar future
- Tomar conditional
- Tomar present subjunctive
- Tomar affirmative commands
Other verbs in the present
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