How to Say "disqualify" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “disqualify” is “eliminar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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formal competition ruling
Examples
El equipo fue eliminado en la primera ronda del torneo.
The team was knocked out in the first round of the tournament.
Si perdemos este partido, nos eliminan de la liga.
If we lose this game, they eliminate us from the league.
Passive Voice in Sports
In sports, 'eliminar' is often used in the passive form ('fue eliminado' or 'ha sido eliminado') to describe a team or player losing and being removed from the running.
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