/kiˈtaɾse/
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Translation
to take off, to get rid of
Word origin
The reflexive of quitar, from Vulgar Latin quietare ('to make still, to release'), from Latin quies ('rest, quiet').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- quietare
- English cognates
- quit, quiet
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular reflexive
ReflexiveYes
Examples
Quítate , .
Take off your coat, it is warm in here.
quitarme .
I can't get rid of this headache.
.
She took off her shoes before going into the house.
¿ costumbre?
Have you got rid of that bad habit yet?
dejarles .
I got out of the way to let them past.
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