Spanish Conversation · Level 147
30 words
Spanish word
excluir
Pronunciation
IPA/eksˈklwiɾ/
Meaning
- verbexclude
Example
Voy a excluir ese archivo.
I'm going to exclude that file.
More examples
El criterio no debe excluir a candidatos válidos.
The criterion must not exclude valid candidates.
Core concept
A person standing outside a circle of people.
Common phrases
excluir del grupo
exclude from the group
excluir del proyecto
exclude from the project
Similar words
omitir: Skips mentioning or performing a step, remark, or item in speech or a procedure.
eliminar: Erases or discards an item so it no longer exists or appears.
Definition in Spanish
Tratar a alguien o algo como no perteneciente a un conjunto, apartándolo de una lista, grupo o consideración.
Word origin
Derived from Latin excludere, literally 'close out' (ex- 'out' + claudere 'to close'), which produces the idea of removing someone from consideration.
Usage tips
- In casual speech speakers often prefer dejar fuera or no incluir for 'leave out', so excluir frequently sounds more formal or written.