erradicar
“erradicar” means “to eradicate” in Spanish (to get rid of something completely).
to eradicate
Also: to root out, to wipe out
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Es necesario erradicar la pobreza extrema en el mundo.
B1It is necessary to eradicate extreme poverty in the world.
La campaña ayudó a erradicar la enfermedad de la región.
B2The campaign helped to wipe out the disease from the region.
El director quiere erradicar el acoso escolar de inmediato.
C1The principal wants to root out school bullying immediately.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
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indicative
preterite
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Words that translate to "erradicar" in Spanish:
to eradicate→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: erradicar
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'I eradicated' in the past?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'eradicare.' The first part 'e-' means 'out' and 'radix' means 'root.' It literally means to pull something out by the roots.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'erradicar' common in daily conversation?
Not really. It is a formal word used mostly in the news, by politicians, or in medicine. In daily life, you would likely use 'quitar' or 'eliminar'.
Why does the spelling change in 'erradiqué'?
In Spanish, the letter 'c' followed by 'e' sounds like an 's' or 'th'. To keep the 'k' sound from the original 'erradicar', we must use 'qu' instead.
Is it always used for bad things?
Yes, almost always. You erradicate diseases, poverty, corruption, or pests. You wouldn't 'erradicate' something good.