quitarse
take off
The Spanish verb 'quitarse' translates to 'take off' in English. It refers to the act of removing something that one is wearing. For example, if you want to say 'take off your shoes' in Spanish, you would say 'quítate los zapatos'. Remember, this verb is reflexive, so it requires the use of reflexive pronouns such as 'me', 'te', etc., to indicate who is performing the action toward themselves. It's often used in the context of clothing, accessories, or parts of the body.
Example sentences using: quitarse
Voy a quitarme el abrigo porque hace calor.
I'm going to take off my coat because it's hot.
In this sentence, 'quitarse' is used to indicate the action of removing a piece of clothing. It's combined with the future tense 'voy a' (I'm going to), to indicate a future action.
Es importante quitarse los zapatos antes de entrar en la casa.
It's important to take off your shoes before entering the house.
This sentence is implying a cultural norm or rule, where 'quitarse' is used in the reflexive form to mean 'to take off' an object or article of clothing, in this case, shoes.
Deberías quitarte la costumbre de morder tus uñas.
You should break yourself of the habit of biting your nails.
In this instance, 'quitarse' is used to suggest the elimination of a habit or behavior. While directly translated to 'take off', in context, it means 'to break' or 'get rid of'.