para tomar

to drink

for taking

para tomar(pah-rah toh-mahr)

phrase

1. (to grab)

a. to take

Para tomar el dinero sin ser visto, fue a la oficina durante la noche.

To take the money without being seen, he went to the office during the night.

b. for taking

Lo castigaron por tomar lo que no era suyo.

He was punished for taking what wasn't his.

2. (to consume)

a. to drink

Estoy buscando un buen lugar para tomar cerveza y comer perros calientes.

I'm looking for a good place to drink beer and eat hot dogs.

b. for drinking

Estas copas se usan para tomar vino, no gaseosa.

These glasses are used for drinking wine, not soda.

c. to take (medication)

Dame un vaso de agua para tomar mi pastilla.

Give me a glass of water to take my pill.

d. for taking (medication)

Asegúrate de entender las indicaciones de tu médico para tomar tus medicamentos.

Make sure you understand your doctor's instructions for taking your medication.

3. (to ride)

a. to take

Para tomar el tren de las 7, tienes que salir ya mismo.

To take the 7 pm train, you have to leave right now.

b. for taking

Marcos me dio algunos consejos para tomar un taxi en Buenos Aires.

Marcos gave me some tips for taking a taxi in Buenos Aires.

4. (to seize)

a. to take

El general puso en marcha su estrategia para tomar la ciudad.

The general set in motion his strategy to take the city.

b. for taking

Las instrucciones para tomar la isla eran claras.

The instructions for taking the island were clear.