tomar una copa

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to have a drink
Si te apetece tomar una copa, podríamos ir a ese bar nuevo que te decía antes.If you feel like having a drink, we could go to that new bar I was telling you about.
b. to go for a drink
Hoy has vuelto a casa muy tarde, ¿no? - Sí, tomé una copa con la gente del trabajo.You've come home very late today, haven't you? - Yes, I went for a drink with the people at work.
tomarse una copa
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to have a drink
Podríamos tomarnos una copa mientras les esperamos.We could have a drink while we're waiting for them.
b. to go for a drink
Clara y yo quedamos una vez al mes. Vamos a cenar, y luego nos tomamos una copa.Clara and I meet once a month. We have dinner, and then go for a drink.
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