Quitado (en. Taken)
/kiˈtaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been stripped of something.
The removal of the furniture made the house look larger.
El quitado de los muebles hizo que la casa pareciera más grande.
That is free of something that was causing annoyance.
After the argument, he felt free of worries.
Después de la discusión, se sintió quitado de preocupaciones.
It is used to describe someone who is carefree or relieved.
Since he resolved his debts, he is very carefree.
Desde que resolvió sus deudas, está muy quitado.
Etymology
From the verb 'quitar', which means to strip or separate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be quitado
To be carefree or relieved.
estar quitado
to get rid of
To get rid of a burden or annoyance.
quitarse de encima
Related Words
quitar
To remove something from a place.
quitar
quitarse
To rid oneself of something, either physically or emotionally.
quitarse
Slang Meanings
To be out of a stressful situation.
After finishing the exam, I felt relieved.
Después de terminar el examen, me sentí quitado.
To be relaxed or calm.
Today I have nothing to do, so I'm relaxed.
Hoy no tengo nada que hacer, así que estoy quitado.