No. 1,496 in Spanish
tomando
"Taking" or "drinking" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Ella está tomando agua porque tiene sed.
She is drinking water because she is thirsty.
In this sentence, 'tomando' translates to 'drinking' and is used to indicate the action of consuming liquid.
Él está tomando el control del proyecto en el trabajo.
He is taking control of the project at work.
Here, 'tomando' means 'taking' and refers to assuming control or responsibility.
Estamos tomando en cuenta todas las opiniones antes de decidir.
We are taking into account all opinions before deciding.
In this example, 'tomando' is part of the phrase 'tomando en cuenta,' meaning 'taking into account,' signifying consideration of certain factors.
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