quita
/KEE-tah/
he/she/it removes
This illustration shows someone performing the action of 'removing'.
quita(Verb (Conjugated Form))
he/she/it removes
?3rd person singular present tense
,take away!
?Informal (tú) command
he/she/it takes off
?Clothing, objects
,you (formal) remove
?Usted form present tense
📝 In Action
Ella siempre quita las etiquetas de la ropa nueva.
A1She always removes the tags from new clothes.
El calor quita el sueño a mucha gente.
A2The heat takes away the sleep from many people.
¡Quita ese libro de ahí antes de que caiga!
A1Take that book off there before it falls!
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Quita'
'Quita' is used both to describe what someone or something 'does' right now (He/She/It removes) and as a direct instruction to a friend (Remove! / Take away!).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Quitar' and 'Tomar'
Mistake: "Using 'tomar' when you mean 'remove an object' from a surface."
Correction: 'Quitar' is for removing something you don't want there; 'tomar' is usually for picking up or taking something to keep.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Quita' as a Command
When you use '¡Quita!' by itself, it is a quick, informal way to tell someone to move something or get out of the way. It’s like saying 'Get lost!' or 'Beat it!' depending on the tone.
This image visually represents 'debt reduction' by showing a large burden becoming much smaller.
quita(Noun)
debt reduction
?Financial settlement
,remission
?Forgiveness of debt
write-off
?Accounting term
📝 In Action
Logramos negociar una quita importante con los acreedores.
B2We managed to negotiate a significant debt reduction with the creditors.
La empresa solicitó una quita de la deuda para evitar la bancarrota.
C1The company requested a debt write-off to avoid bankruptcy.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Articles
As a noun, 'quita' is always feminine, meaning you must use 'la quita' or 'una quita'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When you hear 'la quita,' think 'the removal' of a debt. This meaning is highly specialized, so unless you are talking about finance, the verb form of 'quita' (he/she removes) is much more likely.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quita
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'quita' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'quita' different from 'quitas'?
'Quita' is the conjugation for 'He/She/It removes' or the informal command 'Remove!'. 'Quitas' is the conjugation for 'You (tú) remove' in the present tense.
Can I use 'quita' to mean 'discount'?
While related, 'quita' usually refers to a reduction or forgiveness of a large debt or financial obligation, often negotiated. 'Descuento' is the standard word for a general shopping discount.