Translation of Spanish word "vacío" to English
vacío
/ˈbaθjo/
Meaning
Adjectivecompletely empty or without contents
How to use
Vacío ('empty / blank / vacant') is an adjective (vacío, vacía). Note the accent mark on the í. Con las manos vacías — Empty-handed.
🇬🇧 English
empty
Example
La habitación estaba vacía.
The room was empty.
El contenedor estaba vacío.
The container was empty.
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- estómago vacío— empty stomach
- con las manos vacías— empty-handed
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What does the Spanish word "vacío" mean?▼
The Spanish word "vacío" means "empty" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La habitación estaba vacía." (which translates as "The room was empty.").
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