sacan
“sacan” means “they take out” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they take out, you all take out
Also: they pull out, they extract
📝 In Action
Ellos siempre sacan la basura por la noche.
A1They always take out the trash at night.
Ustedes sacan los libros de la mochila.
A1You all take the books out of the backpack.
they get, they take
Also: they produce
📝 In Action
Mis alumnos siempre sacan buenas notas.
A2My students always get good grades.
Ellos sacan muchas fotos durante el viaje.
A2They take a lot of photos during the trip.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: sacan
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'They get good grades'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Gothic word 'sakan', which meant to claim or strive, which evolved in Spanish to mean taking something out or bringing it forth.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sacan' used for 'taking' a bus?
No, for transport like a bus or taxi, you should use 'toman' or 'cogen'. 'Sacan' is for removing something from inside a place.
Does 'sacan' change if the people are all women?
No. The verb form 'sacan' stays the same whether it refers to 'ellos' (men/mixed), 'ellas' (women), or 'ustedes' (you all).