obsoleto
/obsoˈleto/
The Spanish word for 'deprecated' is obsoleto.
obsoleto is a formal option to say deprecated, referring to something outdated or obsolete.
Meaning: computing: obsolescent (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 'obsoleto' is used for technology that is no longer in use, it is more common in technical contexts to describe something as en desuso (in disuse) if it is still functional but no longer recommended.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective obsoleto must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, using the feminine form obsoleta for feminine nouns. The adjective takes the masculine plural form obsoletos when modifying a plural masculine noun or a mixed-gender group.
How do you pronounce it?
/obsoˈleto/
Did you know?
- To describe a technology that is not just new but revolutionary, Spanish uses the word vanguardista, which literally means 'of the vanguard'.
- The Latin root of obsoleto originally referred to things that 'wear out', such as an old piece of clothing.
- In many Spanish-speaking professional circles, developers often bypass the word obsoleto entirely and use the English term 'deprecated' as a technical loanword.
Examples in context
- Esta función está marcada como obsoleta y puede ser eliminada en futuras versiones.This function is marked as deprecated and may be removed in future versions.
- Este método está descontinuado desde la última actualización. Es mejor utilizar una alternativa más actualizada.This method is deprecated since the last update. It's better to use a more updated alternative.
- Esta función de la API está obsoleta.This API function is deprecated.
- Este software es obsoleto.This software is obsolete.
- El método de autenticación ya es obsoleto.The authentication method is already obsolete.
- Debemos eliminar los componentes obsoletos.We must remove the obsolete components.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry obsoleto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries obsoleto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
