sacar

Senses

1. 1.

   to take out, to pull out

   to remove something from an enclosed space or position

2. 2.

   to get, to obtain

   to acquire or secure something (e.g., a grade, permission, a ticket)

3. 3.

   to bring out, to launch

   to introduce or publish something new

4. 4.

   to serve (tennis)

   in sports, to initiate play with a serve

Examples

• "Saqué el dinero del cajero automático."

  I took out money from the ATM.

• "Sacó un libro de la estantería."

  He pulled a book off the shelf.

• "Necesito sacar buenas notas en el examen."

  I need to get good grades on the exam.

Usage

Sacar is a very common and versatile verb with a wide range of meanings depending on context. It is regular except for the spelling change c→qu before 'e' (saco, but saqué). Common collocations include sacar dinero (withdraw money), sacar fotos (take photos), sacar provecho (benefit from), and sacar conclusiones (draw conclusions).