saquen
/SAH-ken/
take out
Use 'saquen' meaning "take out" when referring to physical removal.
saquen(verb)
take out
?physical removal
,remove
?getting rid of something
withdraw
?money from a bank
,pull out
?extracting something
📝 In Action
El profesor dijo: 'Saquen una hoja de papel'.
A1The teacher said: 'Take out a sheet of paper.'
Les pido que saquen la basura antes de salir.
A2I ask that you (all) take out the trash before leaving.
Es urgente que saquen el dinero de esa cuenta.
B1It is urgent that they withdraw the money from that account.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Saquen'
'Saquen' is used both as a formal command directed at a group ('ustedes') and as the special form needed after expressions of wishing, necessity, or doubt (the subjunctive mood).
The C to QU Spelling Change
The base verb 'sacar' ends in 'c'. To keep the 'k' sound when followed by 'e' (which happens in this form), the 'c' changes to 'qu'. This is a very common spelling rule for verbs ending in -car.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Spelling Change
Mistake: "Using 'sace' or 'sacen' instead of 'saquen'."
Correction: Always use the 'qu' when the verb 'sacar' is conjugated in the subjunctive or formal command forms: 'Saquen los libros'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Classroom Command
If you hear a teacher address the class with 'Saquen...', they are giving a formal command, usually meaning 'Take out' or 'Open up' something.
Use 'saquen' meaning "get" when talking about achieving grades or results.
saquen(verb)
get
?grades or results
,obtain
?a high score
achieve
?a goal or result
📝 In Action
Deseo que saquen notas más altas este trimestre.
B1I wish that they get higher grades this term.
Ojalá que saquen el proyecto adelante a tiempo.
B2Hopefully, they get the project moving forward on time.
💡 Grammar Points
Wishes and Hopes
When you express a wish or hope about what others might achieve, you must use the 'saquen' form. For example, 'Espero que saquen un buen resultado' (I hope they get a good result).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: saquen
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'saquen' as a formal command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'sacar' change its spelling to 'saquen'?
This is a spelling rule to maintain the hard 'k' sound (like the 'c' in 'cat'). If the 'c' were followed directly by an 'e' in Spanish, it would sound like an 's' or 'th' (depending on the region). Changing 'c' to 'qu' ensures the sound stays the same throughout the verb's different forms.
Is 'saquen' used for 'they' or 'you all'?
'Saquen' is used for both. It is the form for 'ellos/ellas' (they) in the subjunctive mood, and also the formal command form for 'ustedes' (you all).