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How to Say "i removed" in Spanish

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saqué

verbA1general
Use 'saqué' for a general act of taking something out or removing it from a place, like taking out trash or withdrawing money.

Examples

Saqué el libro de la estantería.

I took the book off the shelf.

quité

verbA2general
Use 'quité' when you are taking something off yourself (like clothing) or removing something from a specific surface or object.

Examples

Me quité el polvo de la chaqueta.

I removed the dust from my jacket.

General vs. Specific Removal

Learners often confuse 'saqué' and 'quité' because both mean 'I removed'. Remember that 'saqué' is broader, for taking things out of containers or spaces, while 'quité' is more about removing something attached to or worn by a person/object.

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