How to Say "withdrew" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “withdrew” is “retiró” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El mesero retiró los platos sucios de la mesa.
The waiter removed the dirty plates from the table.
Ella retiró todo su dinero del banco ayer.
She withdrew all her money from the bank yesterday.
El político retiró su candidatura después del escándalo.
The politician withdrew his candidacy after the scandal.
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.
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.
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