anular
“anular” means “to cancel” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to cancel, to nullify
Also: to override, to disallow
📝 In Action
Tuve que anular mi cita con el médico.
A2I had to cancel my doctor's appointment.
El árbitro decidió anular el gol.
B1The referee decided to disallow the goal.
El tribunal puede anular el contrato si hay errores.
B2The court can nullify the contract if there are errors.
ring finger
📝 In Action
Lleva la alianza en el dedo anular.
B1She wears the wedding band on her ring finger.
El anular es el cuarto dedo de la mano.
B2The ring finger is the fourth finger of the hand.
ring-shaped, annular
📝 In Action
Mañana habrá un eclipse anular de sol.
C1There will be an annular solar eclipse tomorrow.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "anular" in Spanish:
annular→ring finger→ring-shaped→to cancel→to disallow→to nullify→to override→✏️ Quick Practice
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'annulus,' which means 'small ring.' This explains why the word is used for the ring finger and for the act of circling something out to cancel it.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'anular' to mean 'cancel' a TV show?
Usually, for TV shows, we use 'cancelar.' 'Anular' is better for formal agreements, specific appointments, or scientific shapes.
Is 'anular' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar, making it very easy to conjugate.
What is the difference between 'anular' and 'anulación'?
'Anular' is the action (to cancel), while 'anulación' is the noun (the cancellation).