Spanish Conversation · Level 20
90 words
Spanish word
vaciar
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈθjaɾ/
Meaning
- verbempty
Example
Tengo que vaciar la maleta.
I have to empty the suitcase.
More examples
¿Puedes vaciar la papelera antes de irte?
Can you empty the trash bin before you leave?
Core concept
Removing items from a suitcase or bag until nothing remains inside.
Common phrases
vaciar la papelera
empty the trash bin
vaciar el bolso
empty the bag
vaciar el vaso
empty the glass
Similar words
sacar: Extracts an item from the inside of a box, pocket, or similar space.
quitar: Takes away or clears a particular thing from a surface or position.
desocupar: Clears a space by removing people or objects so the place becomes empty.
drenar: Drains fluid from a vessel or area so the liquid is carried away.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que algo deje de contener lo que tenía dentro, tanto líquidos como objetos, dejando el recipiente o espacio vacío.
Word origin
From Latin vacuare (vacuus 'empty' + -are), giving the Spanish verb vaciar the sense 'make empty'.
Usage tips
- To say that something became empty Spanish often uses the reflexive vaciarse, as in la botella se vació, rather than a transitive construction.