Sacaras (en. Take out)

/sa.ka.ɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To remove something from a place.
It's possible that you took the book from the table.
Es posible que tú sacaras el libro de la mesa.
To extract something from a source or context.
I hope you got good grades on the exam.
Espero que sacaras buenas notas en el examen.
To cause something to originate or occur.
If you took out the trash, the house would look cleaner.
Si sacaras la basura, la casa se vería más limpia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sacare', meaning to remove or extract.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take advantage
To obtain a benefit or gain from a situation.
sacar ventaja
to drive someone crazy
To make someone feel very upset or angry.
sacar a alguien de quicio
to take the chestnuts out of the fire
To solve a difficult problem for the benefit of others.
sacar las castañas del fuego

Related Words

to take
Verb that refers to extracting or removing something.
sacar
removed
The action of taking, generally in a context of effort or achievement.
sacada
extraction
The process of taking or extracting something.
extraction

Slang Meanings

To take advantage of a situation.
She always twists things to her favor in the discussion.
Siempre saca las cosas a su favor en la discusión.
To spread gossip.
That girl always spreads gossip about others.
Esa chica siempre saca chismes de los demás.