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How do you say "to take off" in Mexican Spanish?
quitarse
In Mexican Spanish, "to take off" is quitarse.
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Pronunciation
kee-TAHR-seh. Three syllables, stress the second.
Grammar notes
Reflexive -ar verb. Conjugate quitarse: me quito, te quitas, se quita, nos quitamos, se quitan. Past: me quité, se quitó.
Example sentence
Se quita el abrigo cuando entra a la casa.
She takes off her coat when she enters the house.
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How to remember quitarse
Quitarse means to remove or take off clothing. Think 'quit' it, get it off you.
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Questions about quitarse
How do you say "to take off" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to take off" is quitarse. It is a noun.
How is quitarse written in Mexican Spanish?
quitarse is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is quitarse used in a sentence?
Use quitarse as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Se quita el abrigo cuando entra a la casa. (She takes off her coat when she enters the house.).
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