Tomar in subjunctive on Rx labels
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I'm not certain, but I believe that on Rx labels the action verb is "Take" as in Take 1 tablet...or Tome una pastilla...instead of Toma una pastilla. Is this correct? If so, why is it in the subjunctive? Is it that you are "recommended" to take this tablet? In English it seems more of a command form. Or is it subjunctive because the subjunctive is a milder command?
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updated Apr 9, 2013
posted by RolloMartins
It's actually the 'usted' form of the command (the polite form) rather than the more informal 'tú' command :) - PumpkinCalabaza, Apr 9, 2013
Good question...welcome to the forum! - --Mariana--, Apr 9, 2013
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The command form of tomar for usted just happens to be identical wih the presen subjunctive form.
Good spotting 
updated Apr 9, 2013
posted by Kiwi-Girl
Thanks! - RolloMartins, Apr 9, 2013
¡Perfecto! - --Mariana--, Apr 9, 2013
