quitaron
kee-TAH-rohn
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ellos quitaron los platos de la mesa después de cenar.
A1They took the dishes off the table after dinner.
Ustedes me quitaron un gran peso de encima.
B1You all took a great weight off my shoulders.
Le quitaron el teléfono en el metro.
B1They took (robbed) his phone on the subway.
💡 Grammar Points
Who did it?
The ending '-aron' tells you that a group of people ('they' or 'you all') performed the action in the past.
Completed Action
This specific form is used for things that happened once and are completely finished, like removing a sign yesterday.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Taking off clothes
Mistake: "Using 'quitaron el abrigo' to mean they took off their own coats."
Correction: Say 'se quitaron el abrigo'. Without the 'se,' it sounds like they took the coat off someone else!
⭐ Usage Tips
Common shortcut
In many Spanish-speaking countries, this word is used to mean 'stole' if the context involves a wallet, phone, or money.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quitaron
Question 1 of 1
What does 'Ellos me quitaron el libro' mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'quitaron' always mean stealing?
No! It usually just means 'removed' or 'took away' (like taking plates off a table). It only implies stealing if the context makes it clear, like taking a wallet.
How do I say 'I took away'?
You change the ending to 'é'. So, 'quité'.