borrar datos
/boraɾ datos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'clear data' is translated into Spanish as borrar datos.
borrar datos is a formal way to say clear data.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the infinitive verb borrar (to erase or delete) and the noun datos (data).
Which one should you use?
While borrar datos is common for erasing or clearing, eliminar datos is often used in more formal software interfaces to mean 'delete data'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, you will often see the definite article 'los' added between the verb and the noun: borrar los datos.
How do you pronounce it?
/boraɾ datos/
Did you know?
- The verb borrar originally comes from the word borra, which meant 'rough wool'. People used raw wool to rub out ink and charcoal from parchment before the invention of modern erasers.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase borrar el cassette is a slang expression meaning to forget something entirely or to 'wipe the slate clean'.
- Spanish has a specific word borrador that refers to both the physical eraser used on a chalkboard and a preliminary 'rough draft' of a document.
Examples in context
- Por favor, asegúrese de borrar los datos antes de cerrar el informe.Please make sure to clear the data before closing the report.
- El departamento de TI está trabajando en la mejora del sistema para eliminar datos duplicados.The IT department is working on system improvement to clear duplicate data.
- Por favor, vacíe los datos del campo de comentarios antes de enviar el formulario.Please clear the data from the comments field before submitting the form.
- Oye, ¿puedes borrar la información de mi teléfono?Hey, can you clear the data from my phone?
- ¿Puedes borrar/limpiar los datos de la computadora antes de entregarla?Can you clear the data from the computer before returning it?
- Necesito borrar datos de la aplicación.I need to clear data from the application.
- ¿Cómo puedo borrar datos de mi teléfono?How can I clear data from my phone?
Example conversation
Daniel is helping Elena fix a technical issue on her phone.
- ElenaEl teléfono no funciona bien.The phone isn't working well.
- DanielIntenta borrar datos de la configuración.Try to clear data in the settings.
- Elena¿Eso servirá para arreglarlo?Will that help fix it?
- DanielSí, es la mejor opción.Yes, it is the best option.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries borrar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
