Example: Es importante tomar partido en las decisiones del grupo.
Definition
"Tomar partido" means to take a side or position in a debate, conflict, or decision-making process. It involves actively choosing which viewpoint or group one supports, often implying involvement or commitment to that choice in discussions or actions.
Translations
to take sides
partij kiezen
prendre partit
prendre parti
Partei ergreifen
Etymology
The phrase "tomar partido" comes from Spanish, where "tomar" means 'to take' and "partido" means 'party' or 'side.' Originally, "partido" referred to a division or faction, so "tomar partido" literally means 'to take a side.' Did you know this phrase reflects the idea of joining a team or faction in disagreements or decisions?
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"Tomar partido" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to take sides