Remover means to stir or mix, not to take away.
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- To stir or mix liquids or substances.
- To move something from its original position.
- To dismiss someone from a job or position.
Overview
'Remover' es un verbo regular de la primera conjugación (-ar). Aunque en español su uso principal es físico (mezclar), es fundamental entender que su significado varía significativamente según el contexto, diferenciándose notablemente del falso amigo inglés 'remove'.
Usage Patterns
Se utiliza frecuentemente con complementos directos, como 'remover la sopa' o 'remover la tierra'. En contextos administrativos o laborales, se usa para hablar de cambios de puesto o despidos, aunque en algunos países hispanohablantes se prefiere 'destituir' o 'despedir' para evitar ambigüedades.
Common Contexts: En la cocina, es una instrucción básica
'Remueve bien la salsa para que no se pegue'. En contextos de jardinería o construcción, se usa para hablar de mover tierra o escombros. En un nivel más abstracto, puede referirse a 'remover conciencias', que significa incitar a la reflexión o causar un impacto emocional profundo.
Similar Words Comparison
Es crucial distinguirlo de 'quitar' o 'eliminar'. Mientras que en inglés 'remove' significa 'quitar', en español 'remover' implica movimiento circular o agitación. Usar 'remover' para decir 'quitar' es un error común derivado de la influencia del inglés (anglicismo).
Beispiele
Remueve la sopa constantemente para que no se queme.
everydayStir the soup constantly so it doesn't burn.
El comité decidió remover al director de su cargo.
formalThe committee decided to remove the director from his position.
No remuevas los papeles de mi escritorio.
informalDon't move the papers on my desk.
El discurso logró remover las conciencias de los presentes.
academicThe speech managed to stir the consciences of those present.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
remover cielo y tierra
to move heaven and earth
remover el pasado
to stir up the past
remover los cimientos
to shake the foundations
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Quitar means to remove or take away something from a place. It is the correct translation for the English verb 'to remove'.
Sacar means to take out or pull out. It is often used for objects or people moving from inside to outside.
Grammatikmuster
How to Use It
Nutzungshinweise
Remover is primarily used in the context of stirring or mixing. Using it as a direct translation for 'to remove' is a classic anglicism that should be avoided by learners. In formal contexts, it can imply a structural change or removal from a post, but this is less common than its culinary usage.
Häufige Fehler
The most frequent error is translating 'I need to remove this stain' as 'Necesito remover esta mancha'. This is incorrect; the correct verb is 'quitar' or 'eliminar'. Always associate 'remover' with a spoon or a mixing bowl.
Tips
Avoid the False Friend Trap
Always remember that remover does not mean to remove. Use quitar or sacar instead for that meaning.
Context is Everything
Be careful when using this word in professional settings. In some regions, it sounds like you are literally stirring a person rather than firing them.
Culinary Language
In cooking, you will hear this word constantly. It is the standard term for stirring ingredients in a pot or bowl.
Wortherkunft
The word comes from the Latin 'removere', which meant to move back or away. In Spanish, the meaning evolved primarily toward the physical act of agitating or stirring.
Kultureller Kontext
In Hispanic culture, cooking is central, so 'remover' is a very common household word. Its metaphorical use regarding 'conciencias' is frequent in journalistic and literary Spanish to describe social impact.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'remover' as a 're-mover' of ingredients in a pot. If you are not using a spoon, you are probably using the wrong word.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNo, es un error común. 'Remover' implica agitar o mezclar, por lo que lo correcto es usar 'sacar' o 'tirar'.
Depende del contexto, pero generalmente se usan verbos como 'quitar', 'eliminar', 'sacar' o 'retirar'.
Sí, se usa en contextos formales para referirse a la destitución de un funcionario de su cargo, aunque es un uso más literario o administrativo.
Sí, 'remover' sigue la conjugación regular de los verbos terminados en -er, aunque su raíz es 'remov-'.
Teste dich selbst
Debes ___ la mezcla de harina y huevos con cuidado.
Se refiere a la acción de mezclar ingredientes.
Ergebnis: /1
Summary
Remover means to stir or mix, not to take away.
- To stir or mix liquids or substances.
- To move something from its original position.
- To dismiss someone from a job or position.
Avoid the False Friend Trap
Always remember that remover does not mean to remove. Use quitar or sacar instead for that meaning.
Context is Everything
Be careful when using this word in professional settings. In some regions, it sounds like you are literally stirring a person rather than firing them.
Culinary Language
In cooking, you will hear this word constantly. It is the standard term for stirring ingredients in a pot or bowl.
Beispiele
4 von 4Remueve la sopa constantemente para que no se queme.
Stir the soup constantly so it doesn't burn.
El comité decidió remover al director de su cargo.
The committee decided to remove the director from his position.
No remuevas los papeles de mi escritorio.
Don't move the papers on my desk.
El discurso logró remover las conciencias de los presentes.
The speech managed to stir the consciences of those present.
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