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"Saco" is a form of "sacar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to take out". "Saco buenas notas" is a phrase which is often translated as "I get good grades". Learn more about the difference between "saco" and "saco buenas notas" below.
sacar(
sah
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to remove)
a. to take out
En ese restaurante, sacan la basura cinco veces al día.At that restaurant they take out the trash five times a day.
2. (to expel)
a. to remove
Hay varias maneras de sacar una astilla con la ayuda de unas pinzas.There are several ways to remove a splinter with the aid of tweezers.
3. (to produce)
a. to take (a photograph)
¿Nos sacarías una foto a Gerard Piqué y a mí?Would you take a photo of Gerard Piqué and me?
b. to make (a photocopy)
Quiero sacar una copia del anuncio en el periódico.I want to make a copy of the ad in the newspaper.
4. (to receive)
a. to extract
El mejor jarabe de arce se saca de árboles en Canadá.The best maple syrup is extracted from trees in Canada.
6. (to move)
a. to take out
Saca el dedo de la boca que ya no eres un bebé.Take your thumb out of your mouth; you're not a baby any more.
7. (to publish)
sacarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
10. (to remove)
11. (to move)
b. to take out
No me saqué las manos de los bolsillos en toda la noche por el frío que hacía.I didn't take my hands out of my pockets all night because it was so cold.
saco buenas notas(
sah
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koh
bweh
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nahs
noh
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tahs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. I get good grades
Mis padres parecen ponerse más orgullosos si saco buenas notas que si soy una buena persona.My parents seem to be prouder if I get good grades than if I am a good person.
