sacar
/saˈkaɾ/
The English phrase "to take out" is translated into Spanish as sacar.
sacar is used when removing an object from a container, a room or a physical space.
Which one should you use?
While sacar means to take something out, sacar provecho is a common idiom meaning 'to take advantage of' or 'to make the most of' a situation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, llevar is commonly used to order food or takeout.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb sacar is a regular -ar verb in the present tense. The past participle of sacar is sacado.
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈkaɾ/
Did you know?
- The phrase sacar los trapos sucios literally means 'to take out the dirty rags' but is used to describe airing someone's dirty laundry in public.
- When talking about photos, sacar una foto is the standard way to say 'to take a photo' in Spain, though other regions prefer tomar.
- The word sacar can be used to express 'taking out' a grade or a result, such as 'sacar una buena nota' meaning 'to get a good grade'.
Examples in context
- Tengo que sacar la basura.I have to take out the garbage.This sentence shows how to use sacar for removing garbage.Tatoeba #7302059 by Shishir, translation #6260972 by CK
- No olvides sacar la basura.Don't forget to take out the garbage.This sentence uses sacar to remind someone to remove the garbage.Tatoeba #9703951 by Shishir, translation #3667566 by Hybrid
- Necesito sacar algo de dinero.I need to take out some money.This sentence uses sacar in the context of withdrawing money.Tatoeba #13857602 by Seael, translation #13857595 by frpzzd
- La secretaria extrajo el documento del archivo.The secretary took out the document from the file.
- El gerente retiró el objeto de exhibición.The manager took out the display item.
- ¿Quieres llevar café a tu casa?Do you want to take coffee home?
- Agárrame mis llaves del escritorio, por favor.Take my keys from the desk, please.
- Los estudiantes sacaron los libros de la biblioteca.The students took out the books from the library.
- Podemos sacar el auto del garaje ahora.We can take the car out of the garage now.
- Ayer, extraje dinero del cajero automático.Yesterday, I withdrew money from the ATM.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are cleaning the kitchen.
- Alejandro¿Puedes sacar los platos del lavavajillas?Can you take the dishes out of the dishwasher?
- ElenaSí, los saco ahora mismo.Yes, I am taking them out right now.
- AlejandroGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
- ElenaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sacar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
