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vacante

vacant

adjective bah-KAHN-teh Rare
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Origin: Latin vacantem (being empty).

Also means

empty

Usage Note

Vacante also functions as a feminine noun meaning a vacancy or open position: hay una vacante en el departamento ('there is a vacancy in the department'). As an adjective it agrees in number but not gender (un puesto vacante, una silla vacante). It is a false friend for English speakers: it does NOT mean 'on vacation' — that is de vacaciones.

Examples

"Hay tres plazas vacantes en el tribunal."

Natural Translation

There are three vacant positions on the court.

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