delete
word
Definition
To remove or erase something, usually from a computer, phone, or document. Often used when you want to get rid of information or files.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for digital content (files, messages, data). Common phrases: 'delete a file', 'delete a message'. Often replaced by 'remove' in less technical contexts. Note: 'delete' is formal and neutral.
Spanish: eliminar - borrarPortuguese (BR): deletar - excluir - apagarPortuguese (PT): eliminar - apagarChinese (Simplified): 删除Chinese (Traditional): 刪除Hindi: हटाना - डिलीट करनाArabic: حذفBengali: ডিলিট করা - মুছে ফেলাRussian: удалить - стеретьJapanese: 削除するVietnamese: xóaKorean: 삭제하다Turkish: silmekUrdu: حذف کرناIndonesian: menghapus
Example Sentences
Please delete the old photos from your phone.
basic
Did you delete my message by mistake?
basic
Click here to delete your account.
basic
I accidentally deleted all my contacts—what should I do?
natural
You can't just delete a bad memory from your mind.
natural
If you delete this app, you’ll lose all your saved data.
natural