Forgetting the 'Me'

The word 'quitarme' is the base verb 'quitar' plus 'me'. This means the action of removing is directed toward 'me' (myself). This structure is only used with the infinitive, the gerund (quitándome), and affirmative commands (¡Quítame!).

Pronoun Placement (Attached)

In most conjugated tenses (like present or past), the 'me' separates from the verb and goes first: 'Yo me quito' (I take off) or 'Tú te quitas' (You take off).

Pronoun Placement (Separated)

Think of 'quitarme' as meaning 'to remove for me/myself.' If you are talking about removing something from a table, you just use 'quitar'.

The 'Me' is Key

Extremely common when talking about daily routines like dressing or undressing.

When using 'quitarse' to mean removing yourself from a location or situation, you often need the small word 'de' (from) immediately after the verb: 'quitarme de la mesa' (to remove myself from the table).

Using 'De'

This meaning can be used for physically moving (stepping aside) or figuratively removing yourself from an argument or responsibility.

Physical vs. Figurative

Common in phrases related to avoiding conflict or making space.

Learn the Spanish verb 'quitarme' (quitar + me), which means 'to take off' clothing or 'to remove oneself' from a situation. Includes conjugation, examples, and usage tips for all CEFR levels.

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