When to Use Tomar
Tomar is commonly used to mean "to take" in the sense of taking transportation, food, or drink. It implies consuming or using something.
- Transportation: Used when talking about taking a bus, train, etc.
- Food/Drink: Used when consuming meals or beverages.
- Abstract Consumption: Used in contexts like taking a decision or course.
When to Use Llevar
Llevar means "to take" in the sense of carrying something to a place or accompanying someone. It implies movement from one place to another.
- Transporting: Llevar is used when taking something or someone to a destination.
- Vestimenta: Used to describe wearing or having on.
- Acompañar: Means to accompany someone.
Examples
| English | Spanish | Context |
|---|---|---|
| To take a bus | Tomar el autobús | Transportation |
| To take a shower | Tomar una ducha | Food/Drink (Consuming) |
| To take a decision | Tomar una decisión | Abstract Consumption |
| To take someone home | Llevar a alguien a casa | Transporting |
| To take the lead | Llevar la delantera | Acompañar |
| To wear a shirt | Llevar una camisa | Vestimenta |
Summary
| Verb | When to Use | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Tomar | To take (consume/use), transportation, abstract actions | Tomar el autobús, Tomar agua |
| Llevar | To take (carry/bring), acompañar, vestimenta | Llevar a casa, Llevar una camisa |