Quitaos (en. Get out of the way)

/kiˈta.oz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Instruction for a group of people to move away or withdraw.
Step aside, the train is coming!
¡Quitaos de ahí va a venir el tren!
A way of asking others to move aside or make space.
Step aside for a moment, I need to pass.
Quitaos un momento, necesito pasar.
Expression used to indicate that one should leave a place.
When the alarm sounds, quickly step out of the building.
Cuando suene la alarma, quitaos rápidamente del edificio.

Etymology

Plural form of the imperative of the verb 'quitar', which comes from the Latin 'quitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

step aside from my path
Expression that indicates someone should move aside so that another person can pass.
quitaos de mi camino
take your hands away
Indicates that someone should remove their hands from something.
quitaos las manos
take off the mask
Suggestion for someone to stop hiding their true identity.
quitaos la máscara

Related Words

take away
To remove something from a place or get rid of something.
quitar
move aside
Singular imperative form of the verb quitar.
quítate
to step away
To move away from a person or place.
apartarse

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression among friends to jokingly ask someone to step away.
Step aside, those who don't believe in love are coming!
¡Quitaos, que vienen los que no creen en el amor!
Used in informal situations, it can be interpreted as 'get out of here' in a fun tone.
Step aside, there's no space for the both of us here!
¡Quitaos, que aquí no hay espacio para los dos!