saquen
“saquen” means “take out” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
take out, remove
Also: withdraw, pull out
📝 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.
get, obtain
Also: achieve
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: saquen
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'saquen' as a formal command?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'sacar' comes from the Latin word *saccāre*, which originally meant 'to put into a sack' or 'to empty a sack'. Over time, the meaning focused on the action of removing or pulling something out.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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).