sacar dinero
/sakaɾ dineɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'take money out' is translated into Spanish as sacar dinero.
Sacar dinero is the standard way to express withdrawing money from an ATM or a bank account. You may also see Retirar efectivo used to mean 'to withdraw cash', or Sacar fondos to mean 'to withdraw funds'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb sacar, which literally means 'to take out' or 'to extract' and the word dinero, which means 'money'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, extraer dinero is a formal way to say take money out. In Mexico and parts of Central America, the colloquial phrase sacar lana is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the definite article 'el' before 'dinero' changes the phrase from 'to withdraw money' (general) to 'to take out the money' (a specific sum).
How do you pronounce it?
/sakaɾ dineɾo/
Did you know?
- While sacar means 'to take out', it is also the standard verb used in Spanish for taking a photo, as in sacar una foto.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, sacar can also mean 'to fail' a test or 'to get' a specific grade, regardless of whether that grade is high or low.
- The verb sacar shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with the English word 'seek'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, necesito retirar dinero. ¿Dónde está el banco más cercano?Please, I need to take money out. Where is the nearest bank?
- ¿Podría indicarme cómo sacar dinero de este cajero automático?Could you please tell me how to take money out from this ATM?
- Disculpe, necesito extraer dinero. ¿Hay un banco cerca del hotel?Excuse me, I need to take money out. Is there a bank near the hotel?
- Voy a sacar plata del cajero para pagar la cena.I'm going to take money out from the ATM to pay for dinner.
- ¿Me acompañas al cajero para sacar lana?Will you accompany me to the ATM to take money out?
- Necesito sacar dinero del cajero.I need to take money out of the ATM.
- ¿Dónde puedo sacar dinero?Where can I take money out?
- Voy a sacar dinero para el taxi.I am going to take money out for the taxi.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are walking in the city and realize they need cash.
- MaríaNo tengo efectivo, tengo que sacar dinero.I don't have cash, I have to take money out.
- AlejandroHay un banco en la esquina.There is a bank on the corner.
- MaríaPerfecto, busquemos un cajero automático.Perfect, let's look for an ATM.
- AlejandroSí, yo te acompaño.Yes, I will go with you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dinero, sacar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
