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“retire” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/xuβiˈlaɾ/

Example

¿Cuándo vas a jubilarte?

When will you be retiring?

Illustration for jubilar (retire)

How to say “retire” in Spanish

“Retire” in Spanish is jubilar.

Ending a job after reaching retirement age and receiving a pension.

Full entry for jubilar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with jubilar

Ella decidió jubilarse el mes que viene.

She decided to retire next month.

Tips for using jubilar

  • The verb appears as jubilarse for becoming retired and as jubilar for retiring someone else, and asking directly when someone will retire can feel intrusive.

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