Spanish Expression · Intermediate
tomar la iniciativa
to take the initiative
Pronunciation: toh-MAHR lah ee-nee-SYAH-tee-vah
Meaning
To be the first to start an action or undertake a task.
Example
Alguien tiene que tomar la iniciativa en este proyecto.
Someone has to take the initiative on this project.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice tomar la iniciativa out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.