Tardar o tomar

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Tardar o tomar

Hello,

Why they used tardar not tomar as tardar means late.. ?

This question relates to:Spanish dictation exercise "AVE Madrid - Seville "

Dictation exercise A1

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InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Andrew

Tardar and tomar, both are used to express how long something takes in time. Tardar doesn't necessarily add the idea of being late. Here is a lesson on how to use this verb. Have a look here and it'll be clarified for you.

Saludos

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Tardar o tomar

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Why they used tardar not tomar as tardar means late.. ?

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