tomar
In the tables below, the stem is shown in black and the ending in purple.
1.Presente
Presente
Habitual actions, general truths, and what's happening now.
| yo | tomo |
| tú | tomas |
| él/ella | toma |
| nosotros | tomamos |
| vosotros | tomáis |
| ellos/ellas | toman |
Yo tomo un café todas las mañanas.
I take a coffee every morning.
Ella toma clases de español los martes.
She takes Spanish classes on Tuesdays.
2.Pretérito Indefinido
Pretérito Indefinido
Completed actions at a specific point in the past.
| yo | tomé |
| tú | tomaste |
| él/ella | tomó |
| nosotros | tomamos |
| vosotros | tomasteis |
| ellos/ellas | tomaron |
Ayer tomé un té en la tarde.
Yesterday, I took a tea in the afternoon.
Ellos tomaron muchas fotos en el viaje.
They took many photos on the trip.
3.Imperfecto
Imperfecto
Ongoing or repeated actions in the past, descriptions, and background context.
| yo | tomaba |
| tú | tomabas |
| él/ella | tomaba |
| nosotros | tomábamos |
| vosotros | tomabais |
| ellos/ellas | tomaban |
Cuando era niño, tomaba leche todos los días.
When I was a child, I used to drink milk every day.
Nosotros tomábamos el autobús a la escuela.
We used to take the bus to school.
4.Futuro Simple
Futuro Simple
Future actions, predictions, and speculation about the present.
| yo | tomaré |
| tú | tomarás |
| él/ella | tomará |
| nosotros | tomaremos |
| vosotros | tomaréis |
| ellos/ellas | tomarán |
Mañana tomaré un examen importante.
Tomorrow, I will take an important exam.
Ellos tomarán decisiones difíciles pronto.
They will make difficult decisions soon.
5.Condicional
Condicional
Hypothetical situations, polite requests, and future-in-the-past.
| yo | tomaría |
| tú | tomarías |
| él/ella | tomaría |
| nosotros | tomaríamos |
| vosotros | tomaríais |
| ellos/ellas | tomarían |
Si tuviera sed, tomaría un vaso de agua.
If I were thirsty, I would take a glass of water.
Ella tomaría el tren si no hubiera tráfico.
She would take the train if there was no traffic.
6.Subjuntivo Presente
Subjuntivo Presente
Wishes, doubts, emotions, and subordinate clauses expressing uncertainty.
| yo | tome |
| tú | tomes |
| él/ella | tome |
| nosotros | tomemos |
| vosotros | toméis |
| ellos/ellas | tomen |
Espero que tú tomes la decisión correcta.
I hope that you take the right decision.
Es importante que nosotros tomemos precauciones.
It's important that we take precautions.
7.Subjuntivo Imperfecto
Subjuntivo Imperfecto
Past subjunctive contexts, hypothetical si-clauses, and polite suggestions.
| yo | tomara |
| tú | tomaras |
| él/ella | tomara |
| nosotros | tomáramos |
| vosotros | tomarais |
| ellos/ellas | tomaran |
Si yo tomara un descanso, me sentiría mejor.
If I took a break, I would feel better.
Ojalá que ellos tomaran el camino más corto.
I wish they took the shorter route.
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Common questions
- Is "tomar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
- "tomar" is a regular -ar verb in Spanish. It follows the standard conjugation pattern for -ar verbs.
- How do you conjugate "tomar" in the present tense?
- In the Presente, "tomar" conjugates as: tomas, tomo, toman, and more. See the full table above.
- What is the past tense of "tomar" in Spanish?
- In the Pretérito Indefinido, "tomar" conjugates as: tomaste, tomé, tomaron, and more. See the full table above.
- How common is "tomar" in Spanish?
- "tomar" (to take, to drink) is one of the most commonly used verbs in Spanish.