quitó
kee-TOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
The Preterite Tense
This 'ó' ending tells you the action was a single event that finished completely in the past, like a checkmark on a to-do list.
Using 'Se Quitó'
When someone takes off their own clothing, you need the little word 'se' before 'quitó' (Ella se quitó el abrigo). This makes it reflexive, showing the action reflects back on the person.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Mistake: "Usando 'quitaba' en lugar de 'quitó' para una acción finalizada."
Correction: Use 'quitó' (Preterite) when describing a specific, completed moment (e.g., 'Ayer quitó la mesa'). Use 'quitaba' (Imperfect) for repeated or ongoing past actions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal 'You'
Remember that 'quitó' is also used for the formal 'you' (usted), so it can translate to 'You (formally) removed,' depending on who you are talking to.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quitó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'quitó' to describe taking off one's own jacket?
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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'.