Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
omitir
Pronunciation
IPA/omiˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbomit
Example
Puedes omitir los detalles si quieres.
You can omit the details if you want.
More examples
No debemos omitir información relevante en el informe.
We must not omit relevant information in the report.
Core concept
A paragraph with a removed sentence leaving a blank line.
Common phrases
omitir detalles
omit details
omitir información
omit information
Similar words
pasar por alto: Not pay attention to a point, allowing it to remain unmentioned because it is overlooked.
saltar: Jump past a paragraph or item, proceeding forward without stopping on it.
ignorar: Consciously disregard a topic, giving it no attention or consideration.
evitar: Refrain from mentioning or doing something in order to keep it from arising.
Definition in Spanish
Saltar o pasar por alto una parte de un texto, explicación o acción, de forma intencional o accidental.
Word origin
From Latin omittere (ob- 'away' + mittere 'send'), originally 'let go,' which developed into the sense 'leave out' that underlies Spanish omitir.
Usage tips
- In casual speech speakers often prefer pasar por alto to soften intentionality, while omitir is common in formal writing.