Sacasen (en. Took out)

/sakasen/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

It involves the action of extracting or removing something.

If they took out the furniture, we would have more space.

Si sacasen los muebles, tendríamos más espacio.

Used in contexts where someone is asked to remove or take something out.

If they took out the trash, the kitchen would smell better.

Si sacasen la basura, olfatearía mejor la cocina.

It can refer to getting someone out of a situation.

I would like them to get Juan out of the problem he's in.

Me gustaría que sacasen a Juan del problema en el que está.

It comes from the verb 'sacar', which originates from the Latin 'saccare', meaning 'to take out' or 'to extract'.

to take the chestnuts out of the fire

To carry out a difficult or risky task for another person's benefit.

sacar las castañas del fuego

to pull an ace from one's sleeve

To reveal a surprise or hidden talent.

sacar un as de la manga

to drive someone up the wall

To disturb or upset someone.

sacar a alguien de quicio

to take out

To perform the action of extracting or removing something.

sacar

taking out

The act of taking something out.

sacada

remover

A person or tool that extracts or takes out.

sacador

Used in the context of making a joke or playing a prank.

If they stuck out their tongue, everyone would laugh.

Si sacasen la lengua, todos se reirían.

To make someone feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.

I don’t want them to spill my secrets at the meeting.

No quiero que sacasen mis secretos en la reunión.