Tomar el pulso

Tier 3: Advanced

To take someone's pulse

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Health & Wellness Institutionalized Expression Intermediate neutral

Pronunciation:

to-MAR el POOL-so

When to use:

Medical check or metaphorical assessment.

La enfermera tomó el pulso al paciente.

The nurse took the patient's pulse.

Medical examination

Voy a tomar el pulso a la situación antes de decidir.

I'm going to assess the situation before deciding.

Metaphorical assessment

Tomar el pulso a la opinión pública.

To gauge public opinion.

Social assessment

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