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retire in Spanish

retire in Spanish is jubilar, retirarse — retire means to leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.

retire in Spanish

jubilar
verb
(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
retirarse
verb
(intransitive, sports) To stop playing their sport and in competitions a sports player.

What does "retire" mean?

  1. verb To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
    "My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver."
  2. verb To withdraw, especially to a quieter or more private place.
    "The judge retired to her chambers to consider the case."
  3. verb To go to bed.
    "The children were tired, so they retired early after the long journey."
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retire in a sentence

  • My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver.
  • Many teachers retire early to spend more time with their grandchildren.
  • The judge retired to her chambers to consider the case.
  • When the noise grew too loud, he retired to the quiet of the library.

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What is "retire" in Spanish?
"retire" in Spanish is jubilar, retirarse. retire means: To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
How do you use "retire" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver." In Spanish, "retire" is jubilar, retirarse.
Are there other ways to say "retire" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "retire": jubilar, retirarse.
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