se quitó el sombrero

took off his hat

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took off his hat Literally means removing a hat. In some contexts it can also imply a polite gesture or sign of respect.
SP: Se quitó el sombrero al entrar en la casa.
EN: He took off his hat when he came into the house.

Ella se quitó el sombrero en cuanto entró a la habitación.

She took off her hat as soon as she entered the room.

Se quitó el sombrero cuando me vio.

He took off his hat when he saw me.

Tom se quitó el sombrero.

Tom took off his hat.

La primera vez que nos vimos, él se quitó el sombrero y ya está.

The first time we met, he took off his hat and that was it.

— Amarcord (1973)

Él se quitó el sombrero.

He took off his hat.