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    Quitaban (en. They removed)

    /kiˈtaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To eliminate or take something out.
    They were taking the dry leaves out of the garden.
    Ellos quitaban las hojas secas del jardín.
    To cause someone to discard something.
    They took away my fear of speaking in public.
    Me quitaban el miedo al hablar en público.
    To stop having or possessing something.
    They were gradually eliminating bad habits.
    Quitaban las malas costumbres poco a poco.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a weight off one's shoulders
    To free oneself from an emotional burden or responsibility.
    quitarse un peso de encima
    to take someone's hope away
    To disillusion someone.
    quitarle a alguien la ilusión

    Related Words

    quitar
    Verb that means to take something out of a place.
    quitar
    retirar
    The action of removing something or someone from a place.
    retirar

    Slang Meanings

    To get rid of something unwanted.
    At the party, they were taking the empty bottles off the table.
    En la fiesta, quitaban las botellas vacías de la mesa.
    To distance oneself from uncomfortable situations.
    When the ex arrived, they were leaving the place.
    Cuando llegó el ex, se quitaban del lugar.