How to pronounce “quitar”
Hear how “quitar (to remove / to take off)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to remove / to take off |
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| Syllables | qui · tar (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TAR. |
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| IPA | /ki.ˈtaɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent: kee-TAHR, not "kwi-TAR".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Quítate los zapatos.Take off your shoes.
¿Puedes quitar tus cosas de la mesa?Can you take your things off the table?
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