Spanish Conversation · Level 29
89 words
Spanish word
abolir
Pronunciation
IPA/aβoˈliɾ/
Meaning
- verbabolish
Example
¿Por qué quieren abolir esa ley?
Why do they want to abolish that law?
More examples
El gobierno propone abolir ciertos impuestos.
The government proposes to abolish certain taxes.
Core concept
A statute book with its pages torn out.
Common phrases
abolir una ley
abolish a law
abolir ciertos impuestos
abolish certain taxes
Similar words
abrogar: Officially repeal a law or decree, removing its legal effect.
derogar: Formally repeal an enacted law or specific article, abolishing its statutory force.
anular: Declare a court judgment or contract legally void, removing its legal validity.
revocar: Cancel an administrative decision or permit, withdrawing its authorization and effect.
Definition in Spanish
Quitar o suprimir algo que existe, especialmente leyes, costumbres o instituciones, de manera que deje de tener efecto o validez.
Word origin
From Latin abolēre 'to remove or destroy', entering Spanish through the Romance languages and coming to mean formally removing laws, institutions, or customs.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for formally ending public laws, institutions, or punishments, while suprimir or quitar often sound more natural in casual speech.