Retiraban (en. They were withdrawing)

/retiˈɾaβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Action of making someone or something move away or withdraw.

The soldiers withdrew the injured soldiers from the front line.

Los soldados retiraban a los soldados heridos de la línea del frente.

To remove something from a usual place.

They withdrew the chairs from the room before the party.

Retiraban las sillas de la sala antes de la fiesta.

To eliminate or cancel something.

They withdrew the offer because it was no longer valid.

Retiraban la oferta porque ya no era válida.

From the verb 'withdraw', which comes from the Latin 'retrahere'.

withdraw in time

To move away from a situation before it complicates.

retirarse a tiempo

withdraw with dignity

To leave without losing honor or respect.

retirarse con dignidad

withdraw from the game

To stop participating in an activity or competition.

retirarse del juego

withdraw

To make something move away or be removed.

retirar

withdrawal

Action of withdrawing something or moving away.

retirada

To get someone out of a complicated problem.

He was withdrawn from the conversation to avoid further conflicts.

Lo retiraron de la conversación para evitar más conflictos.

To leave a place discreetly.

I decided to withdraw from the party before it became awkward.

Decidí retirarme de la fiesta antes de que se pusiera incómoda.