Adjective · A2 · Spanish glossary
Vacío: empty
vacío
Pronunciation: bah-SEE-oh (stress the capital letters)
Vacío means “empty” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: empty
- How to say it: bah-SEE-oh
- Forms: vacío, vacía, vacíos, vacías
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “vacío” means and how to use it
Vacío means “empty.” The opposite is “lleno.”
Forms of “vacío”
| Describes | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | vacío | vacíos |
| Feminine | vacía | vacías |
Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.
Examples with audio
- El refrigerador está vacío.The refrigerator is empty.
- La calle está vacía a esta hora.The street is empty at this hour.
- Me siento vacío hoy.I feel empty today.
Usage tip
The accent stays on the “i,” so say ba-SÍ-o with three syllables. The verb “vaciar” means “to empty.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “empty” in Spanish?
“empty” in Spanish is “vacío.” It is pronounced bah-SEE-oh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “vacío”?
Say bah-SEE-oh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
How does “vacío” change for feminine and plural?
The forms are “vacío,” “vacía,” “vacíos,” and “vacías.”
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