"Vacio" is an adjective in Spanish.
/vɑsjo/ or /ˈβaθjo/ (depending on the dialect).
In the Spanish language, "vacio" describes a state of having nothing inside, lack of content, or absence of something. It can refer to physical emptiness, such as an empty container, or a more abstract concept, such as feeling emotionally empty. The term is frequently used both in oral and written contexts, particularly in descriptive language.
"Vacio" is commonly used in everyday conversations, literature, and technical contexts, making it a frequently encountered word in the Spanish language.
The drawer is empty because there is nothing inside.
Después de perder su trabajo, se sintió vacío y desorientado.
After losing his job, he felt empty and disoriented.
Este frasco está vacío, debemos llenarlo de nuevo.
While "vacio" itself does not directly participate in many idiomatic expressions, it can be part of phrases that convey figurative meanings related to emptiness or absence.
He feels empty inside.
Su vida estaba vacía sin amigos.
His life was empty without friends.
El mensaje quedó vacío de contenido.
The message was empty of content.
Una mirada vacía puede decir mucho.
An empty look can say a lot.
La promesa resultó ser vana y vacía.
The word "vacio" originates from the Latin "vacius," which means "empty" or "void." This Latin root is also the source for similar words in various Romance languages.