Vacías (en. Empty)

/baˈθjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To clear a place or container of what it holds.
It is necessary for you to empty the fridge before going on a trip.
Es necesario que tú vacías el frigo antes de ir de viaje.
To remove the contents of something.
If you empty the box, you will be able to see what is inside.
Si vacías la caja, podrás ver lo que hay adentro.
To eliminate something from a space or container.
I hope that you empty your inbox before it gets full.
Espero que tú vacías tu bandeja de entrada antes de que se llene.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vacare', which means 'to be empty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to empty the bag
To reveal all the truth or information one has.
vaciar el saco

Related Words

empty
State of lacking content.
vacío
to empty
Action of clearing out.
vaciar
emptying
Process of emptying something.
vaciamiento

Slang Meanings

To set something or someone aside.
You are brushing me off because you don’t accept my apologies.
Me vacías porque no aceptas mis disculpas.
Not to take a matter seriously.
He is slacking off from studying; he never does it.
Él se vacía de estudiar; nunca lo hace.