saca
“saca” means “sack” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
sack, baleAlso: haul
📝 In Action
La saca de café pesa cincuenta kilos.
A2The sack of coffee weighs fifty kilos.
Necesitamos comprar una saca de patatas para la semana.
B1We need to buy a bag (sack) of potatoes for the week.
El pescador regresó con una buena saca de mariscos.
B2The fisherman returned with a good haul of shellfish.
Word Connections
takes out, getsAlso: pulls out, serves
📝 In Action
Ella saca un libro de su mochila.
A1She takes a book out of her backpack. (3rd person present)
¡Saca la basura antes de que lleguen!
A1Take out the trash before they arrive! (Tú command)
El equipo saca el partido adelante con esfuerzo.
B2The team pulls the game forward with effort.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: saca
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'saca' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Vulgar Latin verb *saccare*, meaning 'to put into a sack' or 'to empty a sack.' It is directly linked to the Latin word *saccus*, which meant 'sack' or 'bag.'
First recorded: Around the 10th century (as *sacar*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'saca' (noun) and 'saco' (noun)?
'Saca' (feminine) usually refers to a large, coarse bag or bale used for transporting goods in bulk (like coffee or mail). 'Saco' (masculine) can mean a smaller sack, or, more commonly, a jacket or coat.
How do I know if 'saca' is a command or just a statement?
If 'saca' is the first word in the sentence and is followed by an exclamation mark, it's usually a command ('¡Saca el perro!'). If it follows a subject like 'él' or 'ella,' it's a statement ('Él saca la llave'). Context is key!