No. 1,536 in Spanish
quito
"Quito" means "I remove" or "I take away" in English.
In a sentence
Yo me quito el sombrero ante tu dedicación.
I take off my hat to your dedication.
In this sentence, 'quito' is used as the first-person singular present tense form of the verb 'quitar', meaning to remove or take off. Here, it is metaphorically stating removing or taking off a hat as a sign of respect.
Qui-yo crecí en Quito, una ciudad hermosa.
I grew up in Quito, a beautiful city.
In this sentence, 'Quito' is used as a proper noun, referring to the capital city of Ecuador. It is not related to the verb 'quitar' but is instead a geographical reference.
Por favor, quito la mesa después de comer.
Please clear the table after eating.
Here, 'quito' again reflects the verb 'quitar', meaning to clear or remove items from the table after eating.
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