Spanish Conversation · Level 104
59 words
Spanish word
remover
Pronunciation
IPA/remoˈβeɾ/
Meaning
- verbremove
Example
Necesito remover esa mancha.
I need to remove that stain.
More examples
Antes de acostarte, recuerda remover el maquillaje.
Before you go to bed, remember to remove the makeup.
Core concept
Hand moving an object away from its place.
Common phrases
remover la suciedad
remove the dirt
remover el maquillaje
remove the makeup
remover la tapa
remove the lid
Similar words
quitar: Removes dirt or substances attached to a surface by taking them off.
retirar: Moves an object away from its original spot to clear or remove it.
sacar: Takes something out from inside to the outside.
eliminar: Removes something completely to get rid of it.
Definition in Spanish
Eliminar algo moviéndolo de su sitio; en ciertos contextos también significar agitar o revolver el contenido de un recipiente.
Word origin
From Latin removere (re- 'back' + movere 'to move'), originally meaning to move away and thus to remove.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, remover often overlaps with quitar, while in cooking it commonly means 'to stir', so context determines whether it means 'remove' or 'stir'.