no tomo

I don't drink

no tomo(noh toh-moh)

phrase

1. (I don't consume alcohol; first person singular)

a. I don't drink

¿Quieres una cerveza? - No gracias. No tomo.

Do you want a beer? - No, thanks. I don't drink.

2. (I don't consume liquids; first person singular)

a. I don't drink

No tomo café, pero me encanta el té negro.

I don't drink coffee, but I love black tea.

3. (I don't consume; first person singular)

a. I don't take (medication)

Si no tomo mi medicina pronto, me voy a desmayar.

If I don't take my medicine soon, I'll faint.

b. I don't have

Usualmente no tomo el desayuno tarde, pero hoy me desperté a las 10 am.

Usually, I don't have breakfast late, but I woke up at 10 am today.

4. (I don't ride; first person singular)

a. I don't take

No tomo el metro todos los días a la oficina. Solo los lunes.

I don't take the metro to work every day. Only on Mondays.