retirada
/reh-tee-RAH-dah/
retreat
Retirada, meaning a military or organized withdrawal (retreat).
retirada(noun)
retreat
?military or organized withdrawal
,withdrawal
?general act of pulling back
pulling back
?literal action
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though it comes from the verb 'retirar,' 'retirada' is a noun and must always use feminine articles: 'la retirada' or 'una retirada'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: "Usar 'un retirada' (using the masculine article)."
Correction: Use 'una retirada.' Remember that the word ends in '-a' and is feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This meaning is often used in news, military reports, or sports to describe a definite exit from a competition or area.
Retirada, describing the end of a career (retirement).
retirada(noun)
retirement
?end of a career
,stepping down
?leaving a position
vocation end
?formal or specific to a calling
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Retirada vs. Jubilación
Use 'retirada' when focusing on the act of leaving a specific activity or profession. Use 'jubilación' when referring to the status of being retired, often involving a pension.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Action
'Retirada' emphasizes the action of withdrawing, rather than the state of being retired.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: retirada
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'retirada' to mean the end of a career?
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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.