Vacía (en. Empty)
/baˈθi.a/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not contain anything.
The container was empty.
El recipiente estaba vacío.
Without emotional or intellectual content.
His speech was so empty that it inspired no one.
Su discurso fue tan vacío que no inspiró a nadie.
That lacks value or meaning.
Empty promises are worthless.
Las promesas vacías no sirven de nada.
Etymology
From Latin 'vacuus', which means empty.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to remain empty
To have no content in something that previously had it.
quedar vacío
to feel empty
To experience a lack of purpose or meaning.
sentirse vacío
Related Words
empty
What lacks content.
vacío
to empty
To make something without content.
vaciar
Slang Meanings
To be disconnected or distracted.
You're so empty today, what's wrong with you?
Estás tan vacío hoy, ¿qué te pasa?
To do something without commitment.
Don't take it to heart, it's just empty.
No te lo tomes a pecho, solo está vacío.