tomarse su tiempo
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.)
1. (idiom) (to act unhurriedly)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to take one's time
Lean bien las preguntas y tómense su tiempo para contestarlas.Read the questions carefully and take your time to answer them.
b. no direct translation
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Sara se tomó su tiempo para hablar, y nadie la interrumpió.Sara took as long as she wanted to speak, and no one interrupted.
Tómate tu tiempo. No tenemos prisa.Take as long as you need. We're not in a hurry.
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