quitarse el sombrero
1. to take off one's hat
descubrirse la cabeza
- Al entrar en la iglesia, se quitó el sombrero.When he entered the church, he took off his hat.
- El hombre se quitó el sombrero para saludar.The man took off his hat to say hello.
- En casa, siempre se quitaba el sombrero al llegar.At home, he always took off his hat when he arrived.
2. to take one's hat off to someone, to admire, to show respect + ante
mostrar admiración o respeto
- Me quito el sombrero ante su trabajo.I take my hat off to his work.
- Hay que quitarse el sombrero ante esta actriz.You have to take your hat off to this actress.
- Nos quitamos el sombrero ante el campeón.We take our hats off to the champion.