Sacar: to take out
Pronunciation: sah-KAHR (stress the capital letters)
Sacar means “to take out” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to take out, to get, to withdraw
- How to say it: sah-KAHR
- Present: yo saco, tú sacas
- Level: Intermediate (B1)
What “sacar” means and how to use it
Sacar means “to take out” or “to get out.” It also covers withdrawing money, getting grades, taking photos, and getting a document.
Other translations: to withdraw (money), to get (a grade), to take (a photo).
How to conjugate “sacar”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | saco | I |
| tú | sacas | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | saca | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | sacamos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | sacan | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo saqué, él sacó | I / he or she |
| Past participle | sacado | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Saco la basura por la noche.I take out the trash at night.
- Voy a sacar dinero del banco.I am going to withdraw money from the bank.
- Saqué una buena nota en el examen.I got a good grade on the exam.
Usage tip
Sacar fotos is common in Latin America for “to take photos.” The first person past is spelled “saqué” to keep the hard k sound.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to take out” in Spanish?
“to take out” in Spanish is “sacar.” It is pronounced sah-KAHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “sacar”?
Say sah-KAHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “sacar”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “saqué” and “él” is “sacó.” The past participle is “sacado.”
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