How to Say "withdraw" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “withdraw” is “saquen” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El profesor dijo: 'Saquen una hoja de papel'.
The teacher said: 'Take out a sheet of paper.'
Les pido que saquen la basura antes de salir.
I ask that you (all) take out the trash before leaving.
Es urgente que saquen el dinero de esa cuenta.
It is urgent that they withdraw the money from that account.
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.
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'.
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