quítame
“quítame” means “take [something] away from me” in Spanish (physical objects or removal).
take [something] away from me
Also: remove from me, get [something] off me
📝 In Action
Quítame este abrigo, por favor.
A1Take this coat off me, please.
¡Quítame esa araña de la espalda!
A2Get that spider off my back!
Quítame de aquí esta caja.
B1Take this box away from here for me.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: quítame
Question 1 of 1
If you are holding a heavy box and want a friend to help by taking it, you would say:
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'quitar', which comes from the Latin 'quittare', meaning 'to set free' or 'to leave'. The 'me' is a Spanish pronoun added to show who the action is for.
First recorded: 13th century (base verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'quítame' one word or two?
It is written as one single word in Spanish, but it combines the command ('quita') and the person ('me').
When should I use 'quítame' instead of 'quitarme'?
Use 'quítame' when you are giving a direct command to someone else. Use 'quitarme' when you are talking about the action in general, like 'I want to take off my coat' (quiero quitarme el abrigo).