Spanish Conversation · Level 134
45 words
Spanish word
revocar
Pronunciation
IPA/reβoˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verboverturn
Example
El juez decidió revocar la sentencia.
The judge decided to overturn the sentence.
More examples
El ayuntamiento puede revocar las licencias por incumplimiento.
The city council can revoke licenses for noncompliance.
Core concept
Official document with a bold strike-through and a void stamp.
Common phrases
revocar la sentencia
overturn the sentence
revocar una decisión
overturn a decision
revocar un permiso
revoke a permit
Similar words
cancelar: Cancels a reservation, plan, or scheduled event so it no longer takes place.
anular: Annuls a document or legal procedure, rendering it legally void.
invalidar: Invalidates a ruling or document because of procedural defects, removing its legal force.
rescindir: Rescinds a contract or agreement, canceling obligations and ending its legal effect.
Definition in Spanish
Anular o dejar sin efecto una decisión, autorización o resolución previa.
Word origin
From Latin revocāre (re- 'again' + vocāre 'to call'), originally 'call back', later used in legal contexts to mean making a prior decision or authorization void.
Usage tips
- A formal legal term often found in court rulings and bureaucratic notices, while everyday conversation uses more colloquial verbs like quitar or cancelar when describing lost permissions.