vacías
“vacías” means “empty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
empty, vacant
Also: hollow
📝 In Action
Las estanterías estaban completamente vacías después de la mudanza.
A2The shelves were completely empty after the move.
Necesitamos más sillas porque todas estas están vacías.
A1We need more chairs because all of these are vacant.
Me siento con las manos vacías sin mi teléfono.
B1I feel like I have empty hands without my phone.
you empty, you are emptying
📝 In Action
Cada mañana vacías la cafetera antes de limpiarla.
B1Every morning you empty the coffee maker before cleaning it.
¿Por qué vacías tu mochila en el suelo?
A2Why are you emptying your backpack on the floor?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "vacías" in Spanish:
you empty→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: vacías
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'vacías' as an action being performed?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *vacīvus*, meaning 'empty' or 'void'. The Spanish word keeps this core meaning, whether describing a lack of contents (adjective) or the action of removing contents (verb).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'vacías' is the adjective or the verb?
If it follows 'están' or 'son' (forms of 'to be'), it's the adjective describing a feminine plural thing (the boxes are empty). If it follows the pronoun 'Tú' (you) or is the main action of the sentence, it's the verb 'to empty' (you empty the box).
Is 'vacías' used for people?
Yes, but usually in a figurative sense, meaning superficial or lacking substance (e.g., 'palabras vacías' means empty words). When describing a place where people *should* be, like a stadium, it means 'vacant' or 'unoccupied'.