How to Say "to override" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to override” is “anular” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tuve que anular mi cita con el médico.
I had to cancel my doctor's appointment.
El árbitro decidió anular el gol.
The referee decided to disallow the goal.
El tribunal puede anular el contrato si hay errores.
The court can nullify the contract if there are errors.
Anular vs. Cancelar
While both mean 'to cancel,' 'anular' often implies making something void as if it never existed (like a contract or a goal), whereas 'cancelar' is more common for stopping a scheduled event.
Using the Past Participle
You can use 'anulado' as a description. For example, 'El vuelo está anulado' (The flight is cancelled).
The 'Delete' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'anular' when you mean to delete a file on a computer.”
Correction: Use 'borrar' or 'eliminar' for computer files; 'anular' is for plans or legalities.
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