Quito (en. I quit)

/'kito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of taking something away.
The removal of the blanket from the sofa revealed an old cushion.
El quito de la manta del sofá reveló un cojín viejo.
Term that may refer to a type of movement or displacement.
The taking away from the hand caused the object to fall to the ground.
El quito de la mano provocó que el objeto cayera al suelo.
verb
To remove something from a place.
I am going to remove the dry leaves from the garden.
Voy a quito las hojas secas del jardín.
To strip or get rid of something.
You have to get rid of your fears to move forward.
Tienes que quito tus miedos para avanzar.

Etymology

The term comes from the verb 'quitar', which means to strip or remove.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quito de mano
Action of freeing or taking something out of the hand.
quito de mano
there are no quitos
Expression indicating that there is no way to get rid of something.
no hay quitos

Related Words

quitar
To remove or strip something from a place.
quitar
despojo
Content or element that has been taken away or removed.
despojo

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to refer to removing worries.
After talking to her, I was left free of worries.
Después de hablar con ella, me quedé quito de preocupaciones.
Used as a synonym for 'relaxing'.
Today I want to stay at home and do nothing.
Hoy quiero quito en casa y no hacer nada.