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    sacar un libro de la estantería

    Grammar & Usage

    verb phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a transitive verb phrase centered around the infinitive 'sacar' (to take out/extract). It takes the indefinite noun phrase 'un libro' as its direct object and the prepositional phrase 'de la estantería' as an adjunct of origin or removal. The preposition 'de' indicates movement away from a specific location.

    Sample sentences

    Fui a la biblioteca para sacar un libro de la estantería y ponerme a estudiar.

    I went to the library to take a book from the shelf and start studying.

    Ten cuidado al sacar un libro de la estantería superior para que no se caigan los demás.

    Be careful when taking a book from the top shelf so the others don't fall.

    Ella decidió sacar un libro de la estantería para leer un poco antes de dormir.

    She decided to take a book off the shelf to read a bit before going to sleep.

    Quick facts

    verb_type:Regular -ar verb (sacar)
    regional_variation:'Coger' is frequently used in Spain for this action, while 'sacar' or 'tomar' is common across all dialects, particularly in Latin America
    orthographic_change:Undergoes c to qu change in preterite first person singular (yo saqué) and present subjunctive (saque)

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    Fui a la biblioteca para sacar un libro de la estantería y ponerme a estudiar.

    I went to the library to take a book from the shelf and start studying.

    Ten cuidado al sacar un libro de la estantería superior para que no se caigan los demás.

    Be careful when taking a book from the top shelf so the others don't fall.

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