How to Say "deletion" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “deletion” is “eliminación” — use 'eliminación' when referring to the removal of physical items, files, or data from a system or location..
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eliminación
nounA2general
Use 'eliminación' when referring to the removal of physical items, files, or data from a system or location.
Examples
La eliminación de los archivos es permanente.
The deletion of the files is permanent.
supresión
nounB2general
Use 'supresión' when referring to the removal of something less tangible, like text, noise, or abstract concepts.
Examples
La supresión del ruido es importante para concentrarse.
The removal of noise is important for concentrating.
Files vs. Noise
The most common mistake is using 'supresión' for file or data deletion. Remember, 'eliminación' is the standard term for removing files and digital information, while 'supresión' is better for abstract things like noise or text.
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