retirando
/retiɾando/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the word for withdrawing is retirando.
The term is used for the act of taking money out of a bank account. In a banking context, the standard verb for this action is retirar dinero (to withdraw money). Other expressions can be used depending on the situation: Efectuar un retiro and Realizar un retiro are used to describe the process of making or carrying out a withdrawal, whereas Echarse para atrás is a colloquial way to describe withdrawing from a situation or canceling plans and Achicarse is an informal way to say one is shrinking or backing down.
How does it change in a sentence?
retirando is the gerund form of the verb retirar, which means to withdraw.
How do you pronounce it?
/retiɾando/
Did you know?
- The verb retirar is also used by waitstaff to mean 'to clear' a table, such as removing used dishes. You might see a waiter retirando los platos from a dining area.
- The term retiro can refer to a 'retreat', such as a spiritual or meditative retreat, rather than just a financial transaction.
- While retirar is for money, the word sacar is more common in daily speech for 'withdrawing' from an ATM, literally meaning 'to take out'.
Examples in context
- Tom está retirando su oferta.Tom is withdrawing his offer.This sentence shows how to use retirando when someone is withdrawing an offer.Tatoeba #5454188 by albrusgher, translation #3726357 by CM
- Me gustaría retirarmeI would like to withdraw
- Mis amigos se echaron para atrás y no quieren ir a la fiesta.My friends withdrew and don't want to go to the party.
- Estoy retirando dinero del cajero.I am withdrawing money from the ATM.
- Ella está retirando fondos de su cuenta.She is withdrawing funds from her account.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about their errands at the bank.
- Daniel¿Qué haces, María?What are you doing, María?
- MaríaEstoy retirando algo de efectivo.I am withdrawing some cash.
- DanielPerfecto, yo también estoy retirando dinero.Perfect, I am also withdrawing money.
- MaríaEntonces terminamos rápido.Then we will finish quickly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
