Retiróse (en. Withdrew)
/re.tiˈɾo.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Withdraw from a place or situation.
He decided to retire from the party because he felt tired.
Decidió retirarse de la fiesta porque se sentía cansado.
Withdraw from attention or conflict.
He retired to avoid causing more problems in the discussion.
Se retiró para no causar más problemas en la discusión.
Resign from a position or activity.
The player retired from professional football last year.
El jugador se retiró del fútbol profesional el año pasado.
Etymology
From the verb 'retirar', which comes from Latin 'retirare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
retire in time
Withdraw from a situation before it gets complicated.
retirarse a tiempo
take a step back
Step back from the situation to better evaluate.
dar un paso atrás
retire with dignity
Withdraw from a situation in an honorable manner.
retirarse con dignidad
Related Words
retirement
Action of retiring.
retirada
promotion
Rise or advancement in a position or role.
ascenso
resignation
Decision to leave a position or responsibility.
renuncia
Slang Meanings
Take a break from social life.
Today I retire from social life, I need some time for myself.
Hoy me retiro de la vida social, necesito un tiempo para mí.
Withdraw from an annoying group.
I decided to retire from the group after hearing so many complaints.
Decidí retirarme del grupo después de escuchar tantas quejas.