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    Quita (en. Remove)

    /ˈki.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of removing, depriving, or taking away something.
    The clearing of the table was quick and silent.
    La quita de la mesa fue rápida y silenciosa.
    The act of forgiving or ceasing to demand payment of a debt.
    The owner decided to make a reduction in the rent for the month.
    El dueño decidió hacer una quita en la renta del mes.
    verb
    To remove or deprive of something.
    She removes the dirty clothes from the floor.
    Ella quita la ropa sucia del suelo.
    To forgive a debt fully or partially.
    The bank removed part of the customer's debt.
    El banco quitó parte de la deuda del cliente.

    Etymology

    From the verb quitar, of Latin origin 'quitare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quita-malas
    An expression used to refer to something that removes or eliminates problems.
    quita-malas
    quita sueño
    Any substance or situation that prevents or eliminates sleep.
    quita sueño

    Related Words

    quitar
    To eliminate or deprive of something.
    quitar
    quitarse
    To deprive oneself of something.
    quitarse

    Slang Meanings

    Act of removing or discarding something that is no longer needed.
    That clothing no longer fits me, I’m going to make a reduction.
    Esa ropa ya no me sirve, voy a hacer una quita.
    Forgiveness or cancellation of something.
    I made a reduction for my friend for the debt he had.
    Le hice una quita a mi amigo por la deuda que tenía.