quitarse la vida

to take one's own life

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to take one's own life A softened way to say “to commit suicide.”
SP: Hablar de quitarse la vida puede ayudar a alguien a buscar apoyo.
EN: Talking about taking one’s own life can help someone seek support.

Ella intentó quitarse la vida anoche.

She tried to take her own life last night.

Parece claro que el señor Belarrain intentó quitarse la vida.

It seems clear that Mr. Belarrain tried to take his own life.

— El guardián invisible (2017)

Ella intentó quitarse la vida.

She tried to take her own life.

Ella estaba a punto de quitarse la vida.

She was about to take her own life.