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Tomar la iniciativa

To take the initiative

Word Combinations
Notes & Usage:

Means acting first or proactively without waiting to be asked. Tomar la iniciativa = to take charge of a situation.

See It in Context

Nadie actuó, así que tomé la iniciativa.

Nobody acted, so I took the initiative.

Le gusta tomar la iniciativa en los proyectos.

She likes to take the initiative on projects.

—¿Quién empezó? —Él tomó la iniciativa.

—Who started it? —He took the initiative.

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