retiró
re-tee-RO
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
El mesero retiró los platos sucios de la mesa.
A2The waiter removed the dirty plates from the table.
Ella retiró todo su dinero del banco ayer.
B1She withdrew all her money from the bank yesterday.
El político retiró su candidatura después del escándalo.
B2The politician withdrew his candidacy after the scandal.
💡 Grammar Points
The Importance of the Accent
The accent on the 'ó' is vital. It tells you the action happened in the past (yesterday, last year) and that 'he', 'she', or 'you formal' did it. Without the accent, 'retiro' means 'I withdraw' right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Forget the Accent
Mistake: "Using 'retiro' when you mean 'he withdrew'."
Correction: Use 'retiró' for the past. 'Retiro' (no accent) is for 'I' in the present.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use it for Eye Contact
A very natural way to use this is 'retiró la mirada' to describe someone looking away because they were shy or uncomfortable.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: retiró
Question 1 of 1
If you say 'Él retiró su palabra', what did he do?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'retiró' and 'se retiró'?
'Retiró' means he/she removed something else (like money or a plate). 'Se retiró' usually means he/she removed themselves, like going to bed or retiring from a job.