retirar
to remove
To pull back or take something away
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retire
to stop working
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-ar
verb suffix
Retirar means to remove or withdraw and it's related to the English word retire0. When you retire, you withdraw or pull back from the workforce.
retirar
to remove, to withdraw, to take away
To physically remove something or pull it away from where it was placed.
- Retiraron los platos de la mesa = They removed the plates from the table
- Retira ese cable del suelo antes de que alguien tropiece = Take that cable away from the floor before someone trips
to withdraw (money),
to pick up, to collect
To remove something from where it was being held for you, by picking it up or collecting it.
- Fui al banco a retirar dinero = I went to the bank to withdraw money
- Puedes retirar tu pedido en la tienda = You can collect your order at the store
retirarse
to retire (from work)
To remove yourself from working life by stepping away from your career.
- Se retiró a los sesenta y cinco años = He retired at sixty-five
- La jugadora se retiró del tenis profesional = The player retired from professional tennis
to withdraw (oneself),
to leave, to go away, to retreat
To remove yourself from a place or situation by withdrawing or retreating from it.
- Las tropas se retiraron de la zona = The troops retreated from the area
- Se retiró de la reunión sin decir nada = She withdrew from the meeting without saying a word