Spanish Language

Spanish Verbs That Translate 'To Take'

Verbs meaning "to take," continued:

to take one's word for it — creer — No voy a creerte. I'm not going to take your word for it.
to take out = to remove — sacar — El dentista me sacó dos muelas. The dentist took out two of my teeth.
to take over = to assume operations — absorber, adquirir, apoderarse — El gobierno se apoderó el ferrocarril. The government took over the railroad.
to take a picture — tomar una foto, hacer una foto — Tomé tres fotos. I took three pictures.
to take pity on — compadecerse de — Me compadecé los pobres. I took pity on the poor people. policía le capturó el ladrón. The policeman took the thief prisoner.
to take prisoner — capturar, tomar priso — El policía le capturó el ladrón. The policeman took the thief prisoner.
to take up = to begin — dedicarse a — Se dedicó a nadar. She took up swimming.
to take a walk — dar un paseo — Voy a dar un paseo. I'm going to go for a walk.

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Gerald Erichsen
Spanish Language Guide

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