Sacas (en. You take out)
/ˈsak-as/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To extract something from a place.
You take the clothes out of the closet.
Sacas la ropa del armario.
To obtain a benefit or result from something.
You get good grades this term.
Sacas buenas notas este trimestre.
To remove something that is inside something else.
You take the book out of the backpack.
Sacas el libro de la mochila.
To make something come to light.
The journalist uncovers the truth of the case.
El periodista sacas la verdad del caso.
To perform a movement outward.
You extend your hand to greet.
Sacas la mano para saludar.
Etymology
From the verb 'sacar', which comes from the Latin 'sacrare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
you show your claws
You show your strong character or personality.
sacas las garras
you take advantage
You gain a benefit from a situation.
sacas provecho
you bring to light
You reveal something that was hidden.
sacas a la luz
Related Words
to extract
Verb that means to extract or remove something.
sacar
extracted
Adjective that refers to something that has been extracted.
sacado
extractor
Person or tool that extracts or removes.
sacador
Slang Meanings
You get someone out of a bind.
He helped me at work and got the teacher out of a bind.
Me ayudó en el trabajo y sacas a la profesora de un apuro.
You bring out the gossip.
Whenever there's a problem, you bring out the gossip from the group.
Siempre que hay un problema, tú sacas el chisme del grupo.