retirada
“retirada” means “retreat” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
retreat, withdrawal
Also: pulling back
📝 In Action
Tras el ataque, la retirada del ejército enemigo fue rápida.
B2After the attack, the enemy army's retreat was swift.
La tormenta forzó la retirada de los barcos al puerto.
B1The storm forced the withdrawal of the ships to port.
retirement, stepping down
Also: vocation end
📝 In Action
La famosa actriz anunció su retirada de los escenarios.
B2The famous actress announced her retirement from the stage.
Tras 40 años, su retirada fue un evento emotivo.
B2After 40 years, her stepping down was an emotional event.
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Words that translate to "retirada" in Spanish:
pulling back→retirement→retreat→stepping down→vocation end→withdrawal→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: retirada
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'retirada' to mean the end of a career?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'retirar,' which developed from the Old Spanish 'retraer,' derived from the Latin 'retrahere,' meaning 'to pull back' or 'to draw away.' 'Retirada' literally means 'a pulling back action.'
First recorded: 15th century (as a derivative of the verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'retirada' y 'retiro'?
Both relate to withdrawing. 'Retirada' (feminine) is often used for a military maneuver or the end of a career. 'Retiro' (masculine) is often used for a place of solitude (a retreat house) or a financial withdrawal.