rid

rid(
rihd
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. librar de
Legend has it that Saint Patrick rid Ireland of snakes.La leyenda dice que San Patricio libró Irlanda de las serpientes.
b. quitar
It took all day, but I finally rid the garden of weeds.Me tomó todo el día, pero por fin quité todos los yuyos del jardín.
a. quitarse
I'm having trouble ridding myself of this cough.Me está costando trabajo quitarme esta tos.
b. quitarse de encima
It feels good to have finally rid myself of my debts.Se siente bien haberme quitado de encima por fin las deudas.
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