Eliminación (en. Elimination)
/eliminaˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of making something disappear or excising it.
The elimination of waste is crucial for the environment.
La eliminación de desechos es crucial para el medio ambiente.
Action of removing someone or something from a place or situation.
The elimination of competitors in the tournament was surprising.
La eliminación de los competidores en el torneo fue sorpresiva.
In the legal context, it refers to the annulment of a right or privilege.
The elimination of the right to vote was considered a violation of human rights.
La eliminación del derecho a voto fue considerada una violación de los derechos humanos.
Etymology
From Latin 'eliminatio', which means 'to take out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
selective elimination
Process of eliminating only certain elements considered undesirable.
eliminación selectiva
waste removal
Process of managing and disposing of trash and waste.
eliminación de residuos
elimination of obstacles
Action of removing barriers or difficulties that hinder progress.
eliminación de obstáculos
Related Words
eliminate
To remove or make something disappear.
eliminar
eliminatory
That eliminates or has the capacity to eliminate.
eliminatorio
Slang Meanings
Getting rid of someone or something annoying.
That party was so boring that I decided to eliminate those who weren't dancing.
Esa fiesta fue tan aburrida que decidí hacer una eliminación de los que no bailaban.
Removing someone from a group or situation.
They removed him from the group because he was always late.
Lo eliminaron del grupo porque siempre llegaba tarde.