Vacíos (en. Empty)

/baˈsjo̞s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has nothing inside it.
The pockets of his jacket were empty.
Los bolsillos de su chaqueta estaban vacíos.
Lacking emotional or meaningful content.
The meeting was devoid of useful ideas.
La reunión fue vacía de ideas útiles.
Manifestation of absence or lack of qualities.
The talk turned out to be empty and without substance.
La charla resultó ser vacía y sin sustancia.

Etymology

From Latin 'vacĭus', which means 'empty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a void
To be in a situation of uncertainty or lack of direction.
estar en un vacío
empty hole
A situation without prospects or with little substance.
hoyo vacío

Related Words

empty
That has no content.
vacío
vacant
That is not occupied.
vacante

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of confusion or disorientation.
After the party, I felt empty.
Después de la fiesta, me sentía vacío.
To have no interest in something.
That movie was so empty that I fell asleep.
Esa película fue tan vacía que me quedé dormido.