quita

Quíta is a term used in Spanish with multiple, distinct meanings. As a verb form, it is the present indicative third-person singular of quitar (he/she/it removes) and also the informal tú command quita (remove!). In everyday speech, it appears in phrases such as “quita eso” meaning “remove that.” This usage shares its root with other forms of quitar, all conveying the action of taking away or removing.

In economic and financial contexts, quita refers to a reduction of a debt, typically a partial write-off. A deuda with a quita or quitas denotes a haircut on the amount owed, usually negotiated between debtor and creditor and often combined with extended payment terms or other concessions. The term is common in discussions of debt restructurings, sovereign finance, and corporate reorganizations, especially in Latin America during periods of financial stress.

Quíta can also function as a proper noun in some Spanish-speaking regions, appearing as a surname or place name. The word is encountered in various regional usages and can carry different connotations depending on the context.

Pronunciation is typically kee-tah in Spanish, with the stress on the first syllable. The meaning of quita thus depends on the grammatical role and the surrounding context, ranging from a simple command to remove something, to a technical term describing debt reduction, to a proper name.