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"Empty" in Spanish: vacío/a
vacío/a
Empty in Spanish is vacío or vacía. Keep the accent: vacío. Say La botella está vacía.
At a café
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How to pronounce vacío/a
Say it
bah-SEE-oh / bah-SEE-ah
/ba.ˈsi.o/, /ba.ˈsi.a/
bah-SEE-oh / bah-SEE-ah. Stress SEE. Soft b/v.
"Empty" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vacío | empty (masc.) Glasses, seats, rooms. | Glasses, seats, rooms. |
| vacía | empty (fem.) Feminine nouns. | Feminine nouns. |
| está vacío | it is empty Checking a fridge or seat. | Checking a fridge or seat. |
| vacíos | empty (plural masc.) More than one. | More than one. |
How to use vacío/a in real life
- 1At a café
Mi vaso está vacío. ¿Me trae más?
My glass is empty. Can I have more?
Vacío with vaso.
- 2Parking
Hay un espacio vacío cerca.
There’s an empty spot nearby.
Vacío with espacio.
- 3Fridge check
La nevera está vacía otra vez.
The fridge is empty again.
Vacía with nevera.
Mistakes English speakers make with vacío/a
Incorrect: La botella está vacío.
Correct: La botella está vacía.
Botella is feminine: vacía.
Incorrect: El vaso esta vacio.
Correct: El vaso está vacío.
Write vacío with accent. Vacío is masculine.
Good to know
Good to knowVacío needs the written accent. Vacío can also mean emptiness as a noun. For a free seat, asiento libre is also common beside asiento vacío.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing a water bottle on a hike
ChatPal
¿Tu botella está vacía?
Is your bottle empty?
You
Sí, está vacía. ¿Tienes agua?
Yes, it’s empty. Do you have water?
ChatPal
Toma. La mía no está vacía.
Here. Mine isn’t empty.
You
Gracias. Necesitaba un sorbo.
Thanks. I needed a sip.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Empty" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Vacío (m.), vacía (f.), vacíos / vacías.
Why the accent on vacío?
Vacío needs the accent so stress stays on SEE.
Empty seat?
Asiento vacío, or asiento libre.
How do I pronounce vacío?
bah-SEE-oh. Stress SEE.
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