How to Say "figured out" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “figured out” is “sacó” — use 'sacó' when you have reached a conclusion or derived something, especially after analysis or thought..
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Verb (Past Tense)B2informal conclusion
Use 'sacó' when you have reached a conclusion or derived something, especially after analysis or thought.
Examples
Después de revisar los datos, el científico sacó una nueva hipótesis.
After reviewing the data, the scientist derived a new hypothesis.
verbB1solved a problem
Use 'vió' when you have realized or understood something, often a mistake or a solution to a problem.
Examples
Cuando leyó el informe, vió su error.
When he read the report, he realized his mistake.
Sacar vs. Ver
Learners often confuse 'sacar' and 'ver' when translating 'figured out'. Remember that 'sacar' implies deriving a conclusion or hypothesis, while 'ver' means to realize or spot something, like an error or a solution.
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