Empty in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'empty' is 'vacío', pronounced bah-SEE-oh (IPA: /baˈsio/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: vacíos).
Pronunciation: bah-SEE-oh
| Spanish | vacío |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | bah-SEE-oh · /baˈsio/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | vacíos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'vacío'
- La casa está vacía desde que se mudaron.
The house has been empty since they moved out. - Devuelve las botellas vacías a la tienda.
Return the empty bottles to the store. - El refrigerador está vacío; hay que ir de compras.
The fridge is empty; we need to go shopping. - Encontramos el cine casi vacío.
We found the movie theater almost empty.
Common Phrases with 'vacío'
- con el estómago vacío
on an empty stomach - con las manos vacías
empty-handed
How to Use 'vacío'
Used with estar because emptiness is a state: está vacío. Note the written accent on the í (va-CÍ-o), kept in all forms: vacía, vacíos, vacías. As a noun, el vacío means 'the void' or 'a gap'.
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'empty' in Spanish?
'Empty' in Spanish is 'vacío', pronounced bah-SEE-oh.
How do you spell 'vacío'?
It is spelled v-a-c-í-o.
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