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    Quitándose (en. Taking off)

    /kiˈtando.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To remove or detach something that one is wearing.
    She is taking off her coat because it's warm.
    Ella se está quitando el abrigo porque hace calor.
    To cease to possess or maintain something in a position.
    She is gradually getting rid of her fear.
    Se está quitando el miedo poco a poco.
    To get rid of something that causes annoyance or discomfort.
    He is relieving himself of stress with yoga.
    Está quitándose el estrés con yoga.
    To rise or move away from a place or situation.
    He left the awkward conversation by stepping away.
    Se fue quitándose de la conversación incómoda.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish 'quitar' with the reflexive suffix '-se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to step aside
    To move away or step aside in a situation.
    quitarse de en medio
    to take off one's hat
    To show respect or admiration for someone.
    quitarse el sombrero
    to take one's own life
    Act of suicide or self-harm that results fatally.
    quitarse la vida

    Related Words

    quitar
    Action of removing or causing something to stop being in a place.
    quitar
    despojar
    To deprive someone of something they have.
    despojar

    Slang Meanings

    To get rid of a garment in a festive context.
    At the party, everyone was taking off their clothes because of the heat.
    En la fiesta todos estaban quitándose la ropa por el calor.
    To step away from a problem.
    When the drama started, he decided to step away from the matter.
    Cuando el drama comenzó, decidió quitarse del asunto.