This is the 1536th most frequent Spanish word.
quito
"Quito" means "I remove" or "I take away" in English.
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.
Yo me quito el sombrero ante tu dedicación.
I take off my hat to your dedication.
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.
Qui-yo crecí en Quito, una ciudad hermosa.
I grew up in Quito, a beautiful city.
Here, 'quito' again reflects the verb 'quitar', meaning to clear or remove items from the table after eating.