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retomar

resume, take up again, take back

r e t o ˈm a ɾ
re again; back + tomar to take
verb Rare #46,065
resume, take up again Often used for resuming an activity, conversation, or topic after a pause.
SP: Vamos a retomar la reunión después del descanso.
EN: We’re going to resume the meeting after the break.
take back Can mean to regain control of something or to recover something that was lost.
SP: El ejército logró retomar la ciudad.
EN: The army managed to take back the city.

Y, eh, retomar la carretera.

And, uh, get back on the road.

— Hellfire (2026)

Quiero retomar nuestra conversación sobre Japón.

I want to resume our conversation about Japan.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Tengo que retomar el tratamiento.

I have to resume the treatment.

— Un profeta (2009)

Él recuperó su salud, así que ya puede retomar sus estudios.

He recovered his health, so he can now resume his studies.