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remitir means send — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 1, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

remitir

verb • /[reh-mee-TEER]/

send

Example:

Voy a remitir la propuesta final.

I’ll send the final proposal.

🧠 What does remitir mean?

Remitir is a verb that means to send or forward something, often documents, goods, or payments, from one place or person to another. It implies a formal act of transmission, especially in a business or administrative context. This verb can also be used to refer to the act of referring a matter to someone else for decision or action, or to the lessening or abating of something, such as symptoms or a conflict.

📚 Extra examples

  • La empresa debe remitir el informe trimestral a la junta directiva antes del fin de mes.
    The company must send the quarterly report to the board of directors before the end of the month.
  • Por favor, remita el pago a la siguiente cuenta bancaria.
    Please remit the payment to the following bank account.
  • El caso fue remitido al tribunal superior para una revisión.
    The case was referred to the higher court for review.
  • Se espera que la fiebre remita en las próximas 24 horas.
    The fever is expected to subside within the next 24 hours.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'remitir' shares its Latin root, 'mittere' (to send), with many other English words, such as 'mission,' 'transmit,' 'permit,' and 'submit.' This connection can help learners remember its core meaning of sending or causing to go.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "remitir"

Synonyms: enviar, mandar, girar, transferir, referir, dirigir
Opposites: recibir, retener, desviar, aplazar

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'send' in Spanish?
While 'enviar' is a common and general translation for 'send,' 'remitir' is often used in more formal or business contexts, particularly for sending documents, payments, or goods.
How do you pronounce 'remitir' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is reh-mee-TEER. The 'r' at the beginning is slightly rolled, and the 't' is a dental sound made with the tongue touching the back of the upper teeth.
How do you use 'remitir' in a sentence?
'Remitir' is used when sending or forwarding something, especially in a business or official capacity. For instance, 'remitir un documento' (to send a document) or 'remitir un pago' (to remit a payment).
What is the English translation of 'remitir'?
The primary English translations for 'remitir' are 'to send,' 'to forward,' 'to remit,' and in certain contexts, 'to refer' or 'to abate/lessen.'
Does 'remitir' change for gender or number?
As a verb, 'remitir' conjugates according to person, number, tense, and mood, but it does not change based on the gender or number of the subject or object it refers to.
Is 'remitir' common in everyday Spanish?
'Remitir' is more common in formal, business, or official communication. For everyday sending, 'enviar' is generally more frequent.
Does 'remitir' have slang or double meanings?
In its primary use, 'remitir' does not have common slang meanings. However, in specific contexts, 'remitir' can mean to lessen or abate, as in symptoms or conflict, which is a distinct meaning rather than a double meaning.
Is 'remitir' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The core meaning of 'remitir' (to send, forward, or remit) is consistent across Spain and Latin America. Usage might lean slightly more formal in certain business contexts, but there isn't a significant regional divergence in its fundamental meaning.
How do you conjugate 'remitir' in Spanish?
'Remitir' is an '-ir' verb. It follows the pattern of verbs like 'pedir' and 'decir' in that it has a stem change in some tenses and moods. For example, in the present indicative, it's 'yo remito,' 'tú remites,' 'él/ella/usted remite,' 'nosotros remitimos,' 'vosotros remitís,' 'ellos/ellas/ustedes remiten.' A key change occurs in the preterite: 'yo remití,' 'tú remitiste,' 'él/ella/usted remitió,' 'nosotros remitimos,' 'vosotros remitisteis,' 'ellos/ellas/ustedes remitieron.' The future and conditional forms are regular.

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