sacarlo
sah-KAHR-loh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Tienes que sacarlo del horno antes de que se queme.
A1You have to take it out of the oven before it burns.
Si el problema persiste, tenemos que sacarlo de raíz.
B1If the problem persists, we have to pull it out by the root (eliminate it completely).
Voy a intentar sacarlo de la cárcel con un buen abogado.
B2I'm going to try to get him out of jail with a good lawyer.
💡 Grammar Points
Structure: Verb + Pronoun
This word is the base verb 'sacar' plus the little word 'lo,' which means 'it' (if the object is masculine) or 'him.' This structure is mandatory when the verb is in its base form (infinitive).
Placement Rule
You can only attach pronouns like 'lo' to three forms: the base verb (infinitive, as here), the '-ing' form (gerund: 'sacándolo'), or an affirmative command ('¡Sácalo!').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misplaced Pronoun
Mistake: "Lo sacar necesito."
Correction: Necesito sacarlo. When you have two verbs (like 'I need to take it out'), the pronoun 'lo' must either go before the first verb ('Lo necesito sacar') OR attached to the second verb ('Necesito sacarlo').
⭐ Usage Tips
Meaning of 'Lo'
Remember 'lo' refers to a singular masculine object or idea (el pan, el dinero, el problema). If you were removing a feminine object (la llave, the key), you would say 'sacarla'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sacarlo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the pronoun 'lo' attached to the verb 'sacar'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the accent mark on 'Sácalo' but not on 'Sacarlo'?
When you attach a pronoun (like 'lo') to a verb, the stress usually shifts. In 'sacarlo,' the stress remains naturally on the second-to-last syllable (the 'a' in 'car'). However, when you use the command form 'saca' and attach 'lo' (sácalo), you must add an accent mark to keep the stress on the original syllable and maintain the correct pronunciation.
Does 'sacarlo' always mean physical removal?
No. While the core meaning is physical removal ('take it out'), 'sacar' is used for many abstract actions, such as 'to get a good grade,' 'to obtain a document,' or 'to draw a conclusion.' The meaning changes based on the context.