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USAGE NOTE
The word "le" may be translated as "him," "her," "it," or "you" according to the context.
le quita(
leh
kee
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tah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he takes ... away from him
Esta es la escena en que Joe le enseña la carta a su jefe. Él le quita la carta y la lee.This is the scene in which Joe shows the letter to his boss. He takes the letter away from him and reads it.
b. she takes ... away from him
Es un mal tipo. Si la jueza lo encuentra culpable y le quita los hijos, será lo mejor para ellos.He's a mean guy. If the judge finds him guilty and she takes his children away from him, it'll be in their best interest.
c. it takes ... away from him
Esa afición suya a meterse el dedo en la nariz es horrible. Le quita todo el encanto.That habit of his of picking his nose is horrible. It takes all the charm away from him.
d. he removes ... from his ...
Pedro dice que le quita las manchas de vino al pulóver con leche.Pedro says he removes the wine stains from his sweater with milk.
e. she removes ... from his ...
La enfermera habla con Amador mientras le quita las vendas de la cara con mucho cuidado.The nurse talks to Amador while she removes the bandages from his face very carefully.
f. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Alcanzaron la cima con ayuda de un sherpa. - ¿Crees que eso le quita mérito a su hazaña?They reached the summit with the help of a Sherpa. - Do you think that takes away from their feat?
¿Para qué toma Amelia esa pastilla? - Le quita el dolor.Why does Amelia take that pill? - It takes away her pain.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿De verdad cree usted que apretar esta bolita de espuma le quita el estrés?Do you really think squeezing this foam ball takes away your stress?
Si un ladrón le ataca y le quita la billetera, debería denunciarlo a la policía.If you're held up by a mugger, and he takes your wallet away, you should report it to the police.
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