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    Retiraba (en. Withdrew)

    /retiˈɾaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To isolate someone from a group or situation.
    He withdrew from the awkward conversation.
    Él se retiraba de la conversación incómoda.
    To move something out of reach or sight.
    He removed the dangerous objects from the table.
    Retiraba los objetos peligrosos de la mesa.
    To leave a place with the intention of not returning.
    She was withdrawing from the party before the fight started.
    Ella se retiraba de la fiesta antes de que comenzara la pelea.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'retirare', which means 'to turn back' or 'to remove'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    withdraw in time
    To distance oneself before a situation worsens.
    retirarse a tiempo
    withdrew the word
    To retract a comment or decision.
    retiraba la palabra
    did not withdraw
    To remain active in a situation.
    no se retiraba

    Related Words

    withdraw
    To remove or distance something.
    retirar
    withdrawal
    The action of moving away or leaving a place.
    retirada
    withdrawing
    That removes or distances.
    retirante

    Slang Meanings

    Bye bye.
    When he no longer wanted to be at the party, he simply withdrew.
    Cuando ya no quería estar en la fiesta, simplemente retiraba.
    To disappear.
    He withdrew like a ninja after making the joke.
    Se retiraba como un ninja después de hacer la broma.