Retiras (en. You withdraw)

/reˈtiɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To take away, remove, or make something stop being in a place.
You remove the book from the table.
Retiras el libro de la mesa.
To withdraw money from a bank account.
Today you withdraw money from the ATM.
Hoy retiras dinero del cajero automático.
To distance oneself from a situation or place.
I decided that it is best for you to withdraw from this conflict.
Decidí que lo mejor es que retiras de este conflicto.

Etymology

From the verb 'retirar', which comes from the Latin 'retirare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

withdraw the word
To stop talking about a topic or retract.
retirar la palabra
withdraw a product
To take an item off the market.
retirar un producto
withdraw someone from a situation
To remove someone from a conflict or discussion.
retirar a alguien de una situación

Related Words

to withdraw
To distance oneself or remove oneself from a place or situation.
retirarse
withdrawal
Action of withdrawing or distancing oneself.
retiro
remover
A person who removes something.
retirador

Slang Meanings

To make a run for it.
When they saw the police, they withdrew quickly.
Cuando vieron a la policía, se retiraron rápido.
To leave a place quickly.
Better to withdraw before the boss arrives.
Mejor que retiras antes de que llegue la jefa.