sacamos
/sah-KAH-mohs/
we take out
We take out the toy from the box.
sacamos(Verb)
we take out
?present tense, physical removal
,we took out
?past tense, physical removal
we remove
?present or past
,we pull out
?present or past
📝 In Action
Todos los días sacamos al perro al parque.
A1Every day, we take the dog out to the park. (Present Tense)
Ayer sacamos la ropa limpia de la secadora.
A1Yesterday, we took the clean clothes out of the dryer. (Past Tense)
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Tense Identity
'Sacamos' is special because it means 'we take out' (Present) AND 'we took out' (Past). You must rely on context or time markers (like 'ayer' or 'todos los días') to know which one it is.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the 'Nosotros' Form
'Sacamos' is the 'we' form of the verb 'sacar.' Unlike English, you often don't need to say 'Nosotros' because the verb ending already tells you who is doing the action.
We get the payment for our work.
sacamos(Verb)
we get
?obtain results or money
,we receive
?a score or grade
we withdraw
?money from a bank
📝 In Action
Si estudiamos mucho, sacamos buenas notas.
A2If we study a lot, we get good grades.
La semana pasada sacamos un préstamo del banco.
B1Last week, we took out a loan from the bank.
💡 Grammar Points
Getting Results
When talking about results (like grades or scores), 'sacar' is often used instead of 'obtener' because it emphasizes the effort required to 'pull' the result out.
We figure out how to solve the puzzle.
📝 In Action
Después de leer las pistas, sacamos la conclusión de que era inocente.
B1After reading the clues, we drew the conclusion that he was innocent.
Por su silencio, sacamos que no estaba de acuerdo.
B2Based on his silence, we figured out that he didn't agree.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
This meaning is figurative—you are 'pulling out' an idea or piece of information from a set of facts, rather than a physical object.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sacamos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'sacamos' in the Preterite (past) tense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'sacamos' means 'we take out' (present) or 'we took out' (past)?
You must look at the context! Spanish relies heavily on time indicators. If you see words like 'ayer' (yesterday), 'la semana pasada' (last week), or 'anoche' (last night), it's the past tense. If you see 'siempre' (always) or 'cada día' (every day), it's the present tense.
What is the most confusing thing about using 'sacar'?
The most confusing part is remembering that 'sacar' is used for everything from physical removal ('take out the trash') to intellectual deduction ('draw a conclusion') to achievement ('get a good grade'). Think of it as 'pulling' something out—be it an object, money, or an idea.