Quitando (en. Removing)

/kiˈtando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of removing or stripping something from a place.
He is removing the dry leaves from the garden.
Está quitando las hojas secas del jardín.
Action of subtracting something.
Subtracting the expenses, the net income is considerable.
Quitando los gastos, el ingreso neto es considerable.
Eliminating or causing something to disappear.
The teacher is clearing up doubts in the class.
El profesor está quitando las dudas en la clase.

Etymology

From the Latin 'quitare', which means 'to remove'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Taking away the seriousness
Minimizing the importance of something.
quitando hierro
Taking away sleep
Preventing someone from resting or sleeping.
quitando el sueño
Taking off the mask
Revealing someone's true nature.
quitando la máscara

Related Words

remove
To remove or cause something to no longer be in a place.
quitar
I removed
First person singular of the preterite perfect of the verb 'to remove'.
quité
to take away from someone
To take something from someone, to deprive them of it.
quitarle

Slang Meanings

To remove from the midst.
That chair is in the way, take it away.
Esa silla está en medio, quítala.
To take out of sight.
By removing those boxes, the room looks better.
Quitando esas cajas, la habitación se ve mejor.