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“disqualify” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/deskalifiˈkaɾ/

Example

Si haces trampa, te van a descalificar.

If you cheat, they will disqualify you.

Illustration for descalificar (disqualify)

How to say “disqualify” in Spanish

“Disqualify” in Spanish is descalificar.

Competitor removed from a race for breaking a rule.

Full entry for descalificar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with descalificar

La organización no puede descalificar a nadie sin investigar primero.

The organization cannot disqualify anyone without first investigating.

Tips for using descalificar

  • Often followed by a reason with por (for), for example descalificar por dopaje, and omitting the reason can make the remark sound like a personal attack rather than an official decision.

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