retírala

Retírala is a Spanish verbal phrase formed by combining the verb retirar (to remove, withdraw) with the feminine direct object pronoun la. It functions as a command meaning remove it or withdraw it, with la referring to a feminine singular object that is being addressed. The form retírala is commonly found as the affirmative tú command, and the accent on the í marks the original stress of the verb after the pronoun is attached.

In usage, retírala is used to give a direct instruction to someone to remove a specific feminine object from a place or situation. It can appear in everyday conversation as well as in more formal contexts, depending on the speaker’s register. The pronoun la can refer to a wide range of feminine nouns, such as una bolsa, una receta, una pieza, or una opción, among others. The meaning can be literal (physically removing an item) or metaphorical (excluding or withdrawing something from consideration).

Grammatically, retirar is a regular -ar verb, and retírala represents the affirmative informal second-person singular command with a clitic pronoun. Other related forms for different subjects and moods include retire la (usted), retiren la (ustedes), and no la retire or no la retiren (negative forms). When forming negative imperatives or other tenses, the pronoun la is used with the corresponding verb form, following standard Spanish clitic rules.

Retírala appears in Spanish-language sources ranging from instructional contexts to everyday dialogue, illustrating how clitic pronouns attach to verbs to convey direct object information succinctly. See also: clitic pronouns in Spanish, imperative mood, retirar.