sacaste
/sah-KAH-steh/
you took out
Illustrating physical removal: "You took out the block."
sacaste(verb)
you took out
?physical removal
,you removed
?taking something away
you pulled out
?extracting something
📝 In Action
¿Por qué sacaste el libro de mi mochila?
A1Why did you take the book out of my backpack?
Sacaste la basura justo antes de irte.
A2You took out the trash right before you left.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Past Action
'Sacaste' is the way to say 'you took out/removed' when talking to one person informally (like a friend or family member) about a single completed action in the past.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Tú' and 'Usted'
Mistake: "Using 'sacaste' when speaking formally to an elder or boss."
Correction: For formal situations, use 'sacó' (usted sacó). 'Sacaste' is strictly informal.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Sacar' Sound Rule
Notice how the 'c' changes to 'qu' in the 'yo' preterite form (saqué) and in the Subjunctive forms (saques, saque). This is just to keep the 'k' sound consistent, even though 'sacaste' itself is regular.
Illustrating achieving a result: "You got a good grade."
sacaste(verb)
you got
?a result or grade
,you obtained
?a license or permit
you scored
?in a game or test
📝 In Action
¡Felicidades! Sacaste una nota perfecta en el examen.
A2Congratulations! You got a perfect grade on the exam.
¿Qué número sacaste en la lotería?
B1What number did you get in the lottery?
💡 Grammar Points
Achieving Results
When talking about test scores or grades, 'sacar' is the typical Spanish verb, not 'conseguir' or 'obtener'.
Illustrating financial withdrawal: "You withdrew the money."
📝 In Action
¿Cuánto dinero sacaste del cajero automático ayer?
B1How much money did you withdraw from the ATM yesterday?
Sacaste todos tus ahorros para comprar el coche.
B2You took out all your savings to buy the car.
⭐ Usage Tips
Financial Terminology
In financial contexts, 'sacar' is often interchangeable with 'retirar' (to withdraw).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sacaste
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'sacaste' in the sense of obtaining a result?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I should use 'sacaste' (tú) or 'sacó' (usted)?
Use 'sacaste' only when you are speaking informally to one person (a friend, child, or peer). Use 'sacó' when speaking formally (to a boss, a stranger, or an older person) or when referring to a third person (he/she took out).
Why is 'sacaste' in the past tense?
'Sacaste' is the simple past (preterite) tense. It describes an action that started and finished completely at a specific point in the past. Example: 'Yesterday, you took out the trash.' (A finished action).