Spanish Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Spanish word
suprimir
Pronunciation
IPA/supɾiˈmiɾ/
Meaning
- verbdelete
Example
Por favor, suprime ese mensaje.
Please delete that message.
More examples
¿Puedes suprimir los anuncios de esa página?
Can you delete the ads on that page?
Core concept
A law, rule, or feature crossed out and removed.
Common phrases
suprimir anuncios
delete the ads
suprimir archivos
delete files
suprimir el historial
delete the history
Similar words
quitar: Remove a physical object from a place or person, taking it away.
borrar: Erase writing or marks so they disappear and leave no trace.
omitir: Intentionally leave something out, excluding it from a list or account.
eliminar: Remove or get rid of something completely, eliminating it from use.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer desaparecer o abolir algo, especialmente una norma, una línea o una función.
Word origin
From Latin supprimere (sub- 'under' + premere 'press'), originally meaning 'press down' and later developing the sense 'make disappear or abolish'.
Usage tips
- This verb appears mainly in formal, legal, or technical contexts, while everyday speakers more often use borrar or quitar for erasing or taking something away.