Spanish Conversation · Level 52
75 words
Spanish word
anular
Pronunciation
IPA/anuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcancel
Example
¿Puedes anular mi reserva?
Can you cancel my reservation?
More examples
Quiero anular un pedido que aún no ha sido enviado.
I want to cancel an order that has not yet been shipped.
Core concept
A contract bearing a large 'void' stamp.
Common phrases
anular una reserva
cancel a reservation
anular una cita
cancel an appointment
anular una suscripción
cancel a subscription
Similar words
cancelar: Cancels a booking, appointment, or plan so it will not take place.
posponer: Delays an appointment or event by rescheduling it for a later date or time.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que algo pierda su validez o quede sin efecto, aplicación frecuente a reservas, actos administrativos o contratos.
Word origin
From Latin annullāre 'to make nothing' (from nullus 'none'), originally meaning 'to make nonexistent' and thus 'to invalidate'.
Usage tips
- Anular is used for formally voiding contracts, administrative acts, or reservations, while cancelar is more common for casual cancellations.