What it's NOT
quit does NOT translate to quitar.
To say "quitar" in English, use to remove / to take away.
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quit
Does NOT mean quitar
It means to stop doing something / resign
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
quit means to stop doing something / resign.
Why it's confused
Spanish "quitar" means to remove or take something away from a place. English "quit" means to stop doing something or resign from a job. To remove objects in English is "remove" or "take away."
How it's pronounced
quitKUÍT
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Examples of correct use
English
He quit smoking last year.
Spanish
Dejó de fumar el año pasado.
English
She quit her job to travel.
Spanish
Renunció a su trabajo para viajar.
A trick to remember it
Quit = to stop/resign. To remove (Spanish "quitar") = remove.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "quit" mean in English?
"Quit" means "to stop doing something / resign". It looks a lot like "quitar", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "quitar" in English?
To say "quitar" in English, use "to remove / to take away". If you use "quit" instead, you would actually be saying "to stop doing something / resign".
Do "quit" and "quitar" mean the same thing?
Spanish "quitar" means to remove or take something away from a place. English "quit" means to stop doing something or resign from a job. To remove objects in English is "remove" or "take away."
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