sacan
/SAH-kahn/
they take out
In this sense, 'sacan' refers to the action of taking something out of a container.
sacan(verb)
they take out
?removing an object from a container or place
,you all take out
?plural formal 'you' removing something
they pull out
?removing something with a bit of force
,they extract
?taking something out of a source
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Who is doing the action?
The ending '-an' tells you that the action is being done by 'they' (ellos/ellas) or a group of people you are talking to formally (ustedes).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'toman' for 'take out'
Mistake: "Using 'ellos toman la basura' to mean they take the trash outside."
Correction: Use 'sacan' because 'toman' usually means taking something into your possession or drinking, while 'sacan' means moving it out of a place.
⭐ Usage Tips
Useful for Chores
Whenever you want to talk about roommates or family members doing chores like taking things out, 'sacan' is your go-to word.
'Sacan' can also mean getting a specific result or grade, like achieving a gold star.
sacan(verb)
they get
?referring to obtaining a grade or result
,they take
?referring to taking a photograph
they produce
?bringing something new into view
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Obtaining Results
In Spanish, you don't 'have' or 'make' a grade; you 'take it out' (sacar) of the exam process.
⭐ Usage Tips
Taking Photos
While 'tomar una foto' is used in many countries, 'sacar una foto' is very popular in Spain and parts of Latin America.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sacan
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'They get good grades'?
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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).