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    Quitan (en. Remove)

    /kiˈtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To remove or make something disappear from a place.
    They remove the dry leaves from the garden.
    Ellos quitan las hojas secas del jardín.
    To reduce or eliminate something that is on top or attached.
    She takes off her coat upon entering the house.
    Ella quita el abrigo al entrar a la casa.
    To deprive someone of something, often forcibly.
    Thieves snatch bags from people on the street.
    Los ladrones quitan los bolsos a las personas en la calle.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb quitar, which comes from the Latin 'quietāre', meaning to undo or remove.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take off one's hat
    To show respect or admiration.
    quitarse el sombrero
    to get rid of something
    To remove something that obstructs or bothers.
    quitar de en medio
    to take away someone's hopes
    To disillusion someone.
    quitarle a alguien la ilusión

    Related Words

    quitar
    Verb that refers to the act of removing or eliminating.
    quitar
    eliminar
    To take something away permanently.
    eliminar
    despojar
    To take someone’s belongings or properties.
    despojar

    Slang Meanings

    To take something away abruptly or unexpectedly.
    The car suddenly takes up the parking space.
    El auto quitan el espacio de estacionamiento de repente.
    To get rid of someone or something.
    They remove that guy from the group because he always causes trouble.
    Ese tipo lo quitan del grupo porque siempre hace problemas.