sacaron
/sah-KAH-rohn/
they took out
Illustrating physical removal: They took the object out of the box.
sacaron(Verb)
they took out
?physical removal
,you all took out
?formal/Latin American usage
they pulled out
?removing something stuck
,they removed
?general removal
📝 In Action
Ellos sacaron las sillas viejas del garaje.
A1They took the old chairs out of the garage.
¿Qué sacaron de esa caja tan grande?
A2What did you all take out of that big box?
💡 Grammar Points
Preterite Tense
'Sacaron' tells you that the action (taking out) was completed at a specific moment in the past. It's a finished action.
The '-car' Rule
Even though 'sacaron' looks regular, remember that the 'yo' form of 'sacar' in the preterite changes spelling to 'saqué' (c → qu) to keep the hard 'k' sound.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using Imperfect Instead of Preterite
Mistake: "Ellos sacaban el perro."
Correction: Ellos sacaron el perro. ('Sacaron' indicates a single, completed event; 'sacaban' suggests a repeated or ongoing action in the past.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Think 'Take Out' or 'Pull Out'
Use 'sacar' whenever something is moved from an enclosed space (pocket, bag, house) to an open space.
Illustrating financial withdrawal: They withdrew the money from the bank.
sacaron(Verb)
they withdrew
?money from a bank
,you all withdrew
?formal/Latin American usage
they took out (money)
?informal banking
📝 In Action
Ayer sacaron cien euros del cajero automático.
A2Yesterday they withdrew one hundred euros from the ATM.
Sacaron todos sus ahorros para comprar un coche.
B1They took out all their savings to buy a car.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
When 'sacaron' is used with words like 'dinero' (money) or 'cajero' (ATM), it always means 'withdrew' or 'took out' financially.
Illustrating success: They got the permit after their hard work.
sacaron(Verb)
they got
?grades or permits
,they obtained
?results
they achieved
?high marks
📝 In Action
Sacaron la licencia de conducir después de mucho esfuerzo.
B1They obtained their driver's license after a lot of effort.
Los estudiantes sacaron notas excelentes en matemáticas.
B2The students got excellent grades in math.
💡 Grammar Points
Non-Physical 'Extraction'
In this context, 'sacar' means 'to pull out' a result from a process, like pulling a score out of a test or a license out of an application process.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sacaron
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'sacaron' to mean 'obtained a result'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sacaron' and 'sacaban'?
'Sacaron' (preterite) tells you the action happened once and finished: 'They took out the trash.' 'Sacaban' (imperfect) tells you the action was repeated or ongoing in the past: 'They used to take out the trash,' or 'They were taking out the trash.'
Is 'sacaron' the only way to say 'they withdrew money'?
No, you can also use 'retiraron' (they retired/withdrew), but 'sacaron' is extremely common and natural, especially when referring to cash from an ATM.