quite
/kee-teh/
(that) I remove
Visualizing the action of removal in the first person singular: "(that) I remove."
quite(Verb)
(that) I remove
?present subjunctive, 1st person singular
,(that) you remove
?present subjunctive, 3rd person singular (formal)
let him/her take away
?command/wish
📝 In Action
Espero que yo quite la mancha antes de que mi madre la vea.
B1I hope I remove the stain before my mother sees it.
Dile a Juan que quite los zapatos de la entrada.
A2Tell Juan to remove his shoes from the entrance.
No creo que la empresa quite ese producto del mercado.
B2I don't believe the company will remove that product from the market.
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Trigger
You use 'quite' (this special verb form) after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or necessity, often when the action is for a different person. For example: 'Quiero que quite eso' (I want him/her to remove that).
Regular -AR Pattern
Since 'quitar' is a regular -ar verb, its subjunctive forms follow the pattern of the -er/-ir verbs, using 'e' instead of 'a' (quitar -> quite).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Normal Form
Mistake: "Dudo que usted quita el polvo."
Correction: Dudo que usted quite el polvo. (When expressing doubt, Spanish requires the special subjunctive form.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Formal Command
If you need to give a quick, polite command to someone you address as 'usted' (formal you), use 'Quite esto, por favor' (Remove this, please).
The noun form "quite" refers to the act of taking away, or removal.
📝 In Action
Lo logró sin quite, a pesar de las dificultades.
C1He achieved it without hindrance/easily, despite the difficulties.
El quite de las barreras permitió el paso libre.
B2The removal of the barriers allowed free passage.
💡 Grammar Points
Fixed Phrase Usage
As a noun, 'quite' is rarely used alone. Focus on learning the phrase 'sin quite,' which means 'without any problem' or 'easily.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Language
Using 'sin quite' adds a slightly formal or literary flair to your speech when describing an easy accomplishment.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quite
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'quite' to express a doubt?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'quite' the same as 'quitar'?
No, 'quitar' is the base verb meaning 'to remove.' 'Quite' is a specific conjugated form of that verb, used when you are talking about wishes, doubts, or indirect commands (the subjunctive mood), or when giving a formal command.
How can I tell if 'quite' is the verb or the noun?
If it follows 'que' (e.g., 'Espero que quite...') or is used as a command, it's the verb. If it follows the word 'sin' (e.g., 'sin quite'), it is the noun meaning 'hindrance' or 'removal'.