Eliminar
Example: Es importante eliminar los errores antes de entregar el informe.
Definition
"Eliminar" means to remove or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary, such as errors or obstacles. It involves completely taking something out or erasing it, often to improve or finalize a process, like eliminating mistakes before submitting a report.
Etymology
The word "eliminar" comes from the Latin verb "eliminare," which means to drive out or expel. It is derived from "e-" (a variant of "ex-", meaning 'out') and "limen," meaning 'threshold' or 'entrance.' Did you know? The idea is literally to push something out of the doorway or boundary.
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"Eliminar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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