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• Adjetivo algo anticuado que significa atractivo, encantador o agradable en modales o apariencia.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning attractive, captivating, or pleasing in manner or appearance.

1. Captivating or attractiveB2formalbritish

   Having a quality that draws attention or is very appealing.

   atractivo, cautivador

   • She had a taking smile that lit up the room.
   • The garden was a taking sight with its colorful flowers.
   • His taking manner made him popular at the party.

   Sinónimosappealingcaptivatingcharmingdelightfulenchantingengagingfetchingwinning

   Antónimosrepellentrepulsiveunattractive

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de tomar o recoger algo, así como el acto de apoderarse, recibir o aceptar algo.

A noun referring to the act of someone who picks up or takes something.

1. Act of takingB2formal

   The action of someone who picks up, seizes, or receives something.

   acción de tomar

   • The taking of the artifact from the museum was carefully planned.
   • His taking of the prize surprised everyone.
   • The taking of photographs is prohibited in this area.

   Sinónimosacquisitionadoptionapprehensionappropriationassumptioncaptureconfiscationpickprocurementreceiptreceptionseizureselection

• Verbo que denota la acción de obtener, aceptar o llevar algo de un lugar a otro.

A verb used to indicate the act of obtaining, accepting, or carrying something.

verbo irregular

1. Grasp or carryA1formal

   To grasp something with your hands and move it with you.

   tomar, coger

   • Please take my hand.
   • She took the book from the shelf.
   • Can you take this bag to the car?

   Sinónimosbearcarryclaspclutchgrabgraspgripholdseizesnatchtransport

   Antónimosdroplet goput downrelease

2. Consume or ingestA1formal

   To eat, drink, or use something.

   Consumir o ingerir

   • Take one pill every morning.
   • I take coffee with milk.
   • He takes his medicine as prescribed.

   Sinónimosconsumedrinkeathaveimbibeingestpartakeswallow

   Antónimosabstainfast

3. Travel by vehicleA1informal

   To use a form of transport.

   tomar (un medio de transporte)

   • We take the bus to work.
   • I'll take a taxi to the airport.
   • They took the train to London.

   Sinónimosboardcatchgo byridetravel byuse

4. Require or needA2formal

   To need a certain amount of time, effort, or resources.

   requerir, necesitar

   • It takes two hours to drive there.
   • This job takes patience.
   • It will take practice to master the skill.

   Sinónimoscall fordemandentailinvolvenecessitateneedrequireuse up

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