Vacío (en. Empty)

/baˈsjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An empty space that has nothing inside.
The glass was empty after drinking water.
El vaso estaba vacío después de beber agua.
Feeling of lacking something, like sadness.
I feel an emptiness in my heart since you left.
Siento un vacío en mi corazón desde que te fuiste.
A situation of desolation or abandonment.
The town was empty after the exodus of its inhabitants.
El pueblo estaba vacío tras el éxodo de sus habitantes.
verb
To make something without content.
I need to empty the trash bag.
Necesito vaciar la bolsa de basura.

Etymology

From Latin 'vacuum', meaning 'empty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel empty
To feel an emotional or spiritual lack.
sentirse vacío
empty of content
Refers to something that has no substance or value.
vacío de contenido
an emptiness in life
A significant lack of something considered essential.
un vacío en la vida

Related Words

existential emptiness
Feeling of lack of purpose in life.
vacío existencial
to empty
To eliminate the content of something.
vaciar
emptiness
Condition of being empty or lacking substance.
vacuidad

Slang Meanings

A situation without interest or emotion.
That party was a total emptiness.
Esa fiesta fue un vacío total.
A person who seems empty or superficial.
I don't like going out with empty people.
No me gusta salir con gente vacía.