retirar

This is the 2875th most frequent Spanish word.

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retirar

To remove, withdraw, or retire.


In this sentence, 'retirar' is used to mean 'to withdraw' or 'to take out,' referring to obtaining money from a bank account.

Voy a retirar dinero del banco.

I am going to withdraw money from the bank.


Here, 'retirar' means 'to remove,' referring to taking products out of circulation or sale.

El gerente pidió retirar los productos defectuosos del mercado.

The manager asked to remove the defective products from the market.


In this example, 'retirarse' signifies 'to retire,' used reflexively to indicate someone ending their professional career.

Mi abuelo decidió retirarse del trabajo el año pasado.

My grandfather decided to retire from work last year.