quitas
/KEE-tahs/
you remove
A hand removing a block to illustrate the action of 'quitas' (you remove).
quitas(verb)
you remove
?taking something away from a place
,you take off
?removing clothing or accessories
you clear
?like clearing a table
,you steal/take away
?depriving someone of something
📝 In Action
Tú siempre quitas las manchas de la ropa muy bien.
A2You always remove stains from clothes very well.
Si quitas el mantel, yo puedo limpiar la mesa.
A1If you take off the tablecloth, I can clean the table.
Le quitas importancia al problema.
B1You are downplaying the problem (literally: taking importance away from it).
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'quitas' with people
When you take something away from someone, use 'le' or 'me' before the word. For example: 'Me quitas el juguete' (You take the toy away from me).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Taking off clothes
Mistake: "Using 'quitas la camisa' for yourself."
Correction: Say 'te quitas la camisa'. When you remove your own clothes, you need to add the 'te' (yourself) to the action.
⭐ Usage Tips
Softening a request
If you want to ask someone to remove something, use '¿Me quitas esto?' to sound more polite and natural.
The act of erasing a burden represents 'quitas' as debt remission.
quitas(noun)
debt remissions
?financial agreements where debt is lowered
haircuts
?slang in finance for losing a portion of an investment
📝 In Action
Los acreedores aceptaron varias quitas para evitar la quiebra.
C1The creditors accepted several debt remissions to avoid bankruptcy.
💡 Grammar Points
Plurality
This is the plural form of 'la quita'. It always remains feminine.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quitas
Question 1 of 2
If you are helping a friend clean up after dinner, what are you doing?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'quitas' mean 'to quit' like a job?
No. To quit a job in Spanish, you usually use 'dejar el trabajo' or 'renunciar'. 'Quitar' specifically means to move or remove something from a spot.
What is the difference between 'quitas' and 'te quitas'?
'Quitas' is used when you remove something else (like a stain or a plate). 'Te quitas' is used when you are removing something from yourself, like your own shoes or jacket.