quitó
“quitó” means “removed” in Spanish (He/She/It/You (formal) removed).
removed, took offAlso: took away, got rid of
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Ella se quitó el sombrero antes de entrar a la casa.
A2She took off her hat before entering the house.
El doctor le quitó la venda ayer.
B1The doctor removed the bandage yesterday.
Usted quitó el error del informe a tiempo.
B2You (formal) took the error out of the report on time.
Word Connections
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Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: quitó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'quitó' to describe taking off one's own jacket?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The verb *quitar* comes from the Late Latin word *quietare*, which originally meant 'to make quiet' or 'to cease.' Over time, the meaning shifted in Spanish to mean 'to make something cease to be there,' leading to the modern sense of 'to remove' or 'to take away.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'quitó' and 'quitaba'?
'Quitó' (Preterite) means the person finished the action (e.g., 'He removed the lid once'). 'Quitaba' (Imperfect) means the action was habitual, ongoing, or interrupted (e.g., 'He used to remove the lid every morning').
If I want to say 'They removed,' should I use 'quitó'?
No. 'Quitó' is only for one person (he, she, or formal you). For 'They removed,' you must use the plural form: 'quitaron'.