can take

can take(
kahn
 
teyk
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. poder tomar
You can take one piece of the cake, but don't take more.Puedes tomar una porción de la torta, pero no tomes más.
b. poder agarrar
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
You can take the towel. I don't need it.Puedes agarrar la toalla. No la necesito.
c. poder coger
It's okay. Lourdes can take another cookie if she wants.Está bien. Lourdes puede coger otra galleta si quiere.
a. poder llevar
Naida can take the medicine to her patient.Naida le puede llevar la medicina a su paciente.
a. poder tomar
Welcome. You can take a seat.Bienvenida. Puedes tomar un asiento.
a. poder tomar
You can take a taxi from here to get to the airport.Puedes tomar un taxi desde aquí hasta el aeropuerto.
b. poder coger
I can take the bus from here, right? - No, you have to go to the corner.Puedo coger el bus desde aquí, ¿verdad? – No, tienes que ir a la esquina.
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