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    Quitaron (en. They removed)

    /kiˈtaɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To remove or take something from a place.
    They removed the dining room table.
    Ellos quitaron la mesa del comedor.
    To strip someone of something.
    They removed the girl from school.
    Quitaron a la niña de la escuela.
    To cause something to no longer be in a place.
    The police removed the obstacles from the road.
    Los policías quitaron los obstáculos de la carretera.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'quitare', which means 'to strip away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get rid of
    To free oneself from a burden or worry.
    quitarse de encima
    to take away sleep
    To wake someone up or interrupt their rest.
    quitar el sueño
    to take one's breath away
    To greatly surprise or impress someone.
    quitar el aliento

    Related Words

    to take away
    To carry out the action of taking away.
    quitar
    taken
    That has been removed.
    quitado
    you take away
    Related to deductions or write-offs (tax-related).
    quitas

    Slang Meanings

    To steal, but in an informal context.
    At the party, they took my phone without me noticing.
    En la fiesta, me quitaron el celular sin que me diera cuenta.
    To get rid of something that is no longer needed.
    I'm going to get rid of those old things I don't use.
    Voy a quitarme esas cosas viejas que no uso.