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Tomar partido

To take sides

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Social Interactions Institutionalized Expression Intermediate neutral
Pronunciation:

to-MAR par-TEE-do

When to use:

Choosing a side in a dispute.

See It in Context

No quiero tomar partido en vuestra discusión.

I don't want to take sides in your argument.

Neutrality
Tomó partido por su hermano.

He took his brother's side.

Family loyalty
Es difícil no tomar partido en este conflicto.

It's hard not to take sides in this conflict.

Moral dilemma