verb

sacar

take out · take

Es tomar algo de un lugar o hacer que algo salga de donde está.

Definition & meaning

The verb sacar is one of the most versatile and frequently used verbs in the Spanish language. Its primary meanings include:

  1. To take out / To remove: To extract something from inside a place or container (e.g., taking a book out of a backpack).
  2. To pull out / To draw out: To extract something by force or effort (e.g., pulling a tooth or drawing a sword).
  3. To get / To obtain: To achieve a result, a score, or an advantage (e.g., getting a good grade on an exam or obtaining a ticket).
  4. To bring out / To publish: To release something to the public, such as a new product, a book, or an album.
  5. To take (in a photograph): To capture an image (e.g., taking a picture of someone).
  6. To serve (in sports): To put the ball into play at the start of a point in tennis or volleyball.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

  • Sacar is a regular -ar verb, but it undergoes a spelling change in the first-person singular of the preterite tense (yo) to maintain the "k" sound: saqué.
  • It is a transitive verb, meaning it almost always takes a direct object.

Word origin:

  • The word derives from the Latin exsacare, which is formed by the prefix ex- (out of) and the late Latin sacare (to cut or to divide). Historically, it evolved to imply the act of separating or extracting something from a whole.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Extraer : To extract or pull out.
  • Quitar : To remove or take away.
  • Obtener : To obtain or get.
  • Retirar : To withdraw or remove.
  • Arrancar : To pull out or root out.

Antonyms:

  • Meter : To put in or insert.
  • Introducir : To introduce or insert.
  • Guardar : To put away or store.
  • Insertar : To insert.

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Examples

Tengo que sacar la basura.verb

I have to take out the trash.

Mi hermano va a sacar la foto.verb

My brother is going to take the photo.

Vamos a sacar la basura esta noche.verb

We are going to take out the trash tonight.

Ella va a sacar fotos en el parque.verb

She is going to take photos in the park.

Voy a sacar la mochila del coche.verb

I am going to take the backpack out of the car.

Mañana voy a sacar fotos en el parque.verb

Tomorrow I am going to take photos in the park.

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