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Tómate el tiempo que haga falta.
Take as long as you need.
C1giving someone timeAudio · coming soon
Why every word is where it is
Tómate1verbtake (for yourself)tomar · imperative · 2nd sing.eldeterminerthemasc. · sing. · definitetiemponountimemasc. · sing.quepronounthat, which, whohaga2verb(haga falta) is needed (subj.)hacer · subjunctive · present · 3rd sing.falta3noun(hacer falta) to be neededfem. · sing..
- el → tiempo: m. sg.
- que → tiempo: refers to
- haga → falta: hacer falta
Word for word: “Take yourself the time that is needed.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1tomarse: the pronoun adds personal involvement; the accent keeps the stress on tó-. Pronoun nuances: dative of interest, ello, sí / consigo, pronominal verbs →
- 2Subjunctive in the relative clause: the amount of time is open. Relative clauses II: mood and prepositions →
- 3hacer falta = to be needed.