The Present Tense of Borrar is used to describe actions happening now or facts that are currently true. For example, Borro los archivos innecesarios. (I delete the unnecessary files.)

Borrar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Borrar (to erase) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Borrar generally means to erase, delete or remove something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To erase or delete: This is the most common meaning, referring to the act of erasing or deleting something, for example, Yo borro los archivos viejos del ordenador (I delete the old files from the computer).

To remove or eliminate: It can also mean to remove or eliminate something, for example, Ella borra las manchas de la ropa (She removes the stains from the clothes).

To forget or erase from memory: In a more figurative sense, it can mean to forget or erase something from one’s memory, for example, No puedo borrar ese recuerdo de mi mente (I can’t erase that memory from my mind).

To cancel or void: In some contexts, it can mean to cancel or void something, for example, El juez borra la sentencia (The judge voids the sentence).

To disappear or vanish (colloquial): In informal speech, it can be used to express that someone or something has disappeared or vanished, for example, ¿A dónde se borra Juan? (Where did Juan disappear to?)

Examples

Examples of Borrar in the Present Tense

Yo borro los mensajes antiguos de mi teléfono cada semana. (I delete the old messages from my phone every week.)

Tú borras tus archivos temporales con frecuencia, ¿verdad? (You delete your temporary files frequently, right?)

Ella borra su historial de navegación para mantener su privacidad. (She deletes her browsing history to maintain her privacy.)

Nosotros borramos los correos electrónicos no deseados para mantener nuestro buzón ordenado. (We delete unwanted emails to keep our inbox tidy.)

Ellos borran las aplicaciones que ya no usan para liberar espacio en sus dispositivos. (They delete apps they no longer use to free up space on their devices.)

Mi jefe borra los archivos confidenciales después de cada proyecto. (My boss deletes confidential files after each project.)

¿Borras las fotos viejas de tu cámara para hacer espacio para nuevas? (Do you delete old photos from your camera to make room for new ones?)

Los estudiantes borran sus borradores después de entregar el trabajo final. (Students delete their drafts after submitting the final work.)

Cuando viajo, borro los datos de mi dispositivo por razones de seguridad. (When I travel, I delete data from my device for security reasons.)

En la oficina, borramos los registros antiguos para cumplir con las regulaciones de privacidad. (At the office, we delete old records to comply with privacy regulations.)

Los gamers borran los juegos que ya no juegan para liberar espacio. (Gamers delete games they no longer play to free up space.)

Después de una fiesta, borro los mensajes y fotos vergonzosos de mi teléfono. (After a party, I delete embarrassing messages and photos from my phone.)

¿Borras los correos electrónicos de remitentes desconocidos por precaución? (Do you delete emails from unknown senders as a precaution?)

Los padres borran el historial de navegación de los niños para protegerlos en línea. (Parents delete children’s browsing history to protect them online.)

Cuando cambio de trabajo, borro toda la información confidencial de mi computadora. (When I change jobs, I delete all confidential information from my computer.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Borrar (to erase) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.