No. 3,669 in Portuguese
toma
"Take" or "Here you go."
In a sentence
Ela toma café todas as manhãs.
She drinks coffee every morning.
Here 'toma' is used to mean 'drinks' concerning consuming a beverage.
Toma cuidado ao atravessar a rua.
Take care when crossing the street.
Here 'toma' is used to mean 'take' as in taking care or being cautious.
Ele toma as rédeas da situação.
He takes control of the situation.
Here 'toma' is used metaphorically to mean 'takes' as in assuming control or authority.
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