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quitar
[past form: quité][present form: quito]
01
remove, get rid of
sacar algo para que no esté más
Examples
Quiero quitar esa mancha de la camisa.
I want to remove that stain from the shirt.
Quitaron los escombros después del terremoto.
They removed the rubble after the earthquake.
02
exclude, make an exception
no aplicar una regla o norma a alguien o algo
Examples
El profesor quitó a Juan de la lista de castigos.
The teacher made an exception for Juan from the list of punishments.
Quitaron a los menores de la ley que obliga a pagar impuestos.
Minors were excluded from the law that requires paying taxes.
03
take off (clothes or accessories)
sacar o dejar de usar una prenda de vestir
Examples
Me quité el abrigo porque hacía calor.
I took off my coat because it was hot.
Ella se quitó los zapatos al entrar a la casa.
She took off her shoes upon entering the house.
04
take away, take from (someone)
tomar algo de otra persona o lugar
Examples
La policía le quitó el carnet de conducir.
The police took away his driver's license.
Quitaron las llaves del coche para evitar accidentes.
They took the car keys away to prevent accidents.
05
move aside, get out
moverse para dejar pasar o salir de un lugar
Examples
Por favor, quítate del camino.
Please, get out of the way.
Se quitó para que pasara el coche.
He moved aside so the car could pass.
