Sacan (en. They take out)

[saˈkan]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
It refers to the action of removing something from a place.
They take out the trash every day.
Ellos sacan la basura todos los días.
It means to obtain or achieve something.
They get good grades in their exams.
Ellos sacan buenas notas en sus exámenes.
It can refer to the action of provoking something.
They bring up the issues in the meeting.
Ellos sacan a relucir los problemas en la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'sacare', which means 'to take out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take advantage
To obtain a benefit or gain from a situation.
sacar ventaja
to drive someone mad
To disturb or annoy someone.
sacar a alguien de quicio
to make someone blush
To make someone feel embarrassed.
sacar los colores

Related Words

to take out
Verb used to indicate the action of removing.
sacar
taken
Participle that indicates that something has been extracted.
sacado

Slang Meanings

To aim very well.
The player made an incredible aim in yesterday's game.
El jugador sacó un puntería increíble en el juego de ayer.
To ask someone to dance.
He asked the girl to dance at the party.
Él le sacó a bailar a la chica en la fiesta.