The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Eliminar is used to give direct orders or instructions to remove or get rid of something, for example Elimina la basura. (Remove the trash.)

Eliminar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Eliminar (to eliminate) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Eliminar generally means to remove or get rid of something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To remove or delete: This is the most common meaning, referring to the act of removing or deleting something. For example, Elimina esos archivos basura. (Delete those junk files.)

To discard or throw away: It can also mean to discard or throw away something that is no longer needed or wanted. For example, Elimina esa ropa vieja. (Throw away those old clothes.)

To eliminate or get rid of: In a more abstract sense, it can mean to eliminate or get rid of something undesirable, such as a problem or a bad habit. For example, Elimina esos malos hábitos. (Get rid of those bad habits.)

To cancel or terminate: In certain contexts, it can mean to cancel or terminate something, such as a subscription or a contract. For example, Elimina tu suscripción si ya no la necesitas. (Cancel your subscription if you no longer need it.)

To defeat or beat (colloquial): In informal or colloquial speech, it can be used to mean to defeat or beat someone, often in a competitive context. For example, ¡Elimínalos en el campo! (Beat them on the field!)

To consume or finish (colloquial): In some regions, it can be used informally to mean to consume or finish something, especially food or drink. For example, Elimina esa cerveza antes de que se caliente. (Finish that beer before it gets warm.)

Examples

Examples of Eliminar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Por favor, elimina los archivos temporales de tu computadora. (Please delete the temporary files from your computer.)

Antes de salir de viaje, eliminemos el correo no deseado de nuestros buzones. (Before going on a trip, let’s delete the unwanted mail from our inboxes.)

Equipo, eliminen los comentarios inapropiados de nuestra página web. (Team, remove the inappropriate comments from our website.)

¿Puedes eliminar mi nombre de la lista de espera? Ya no necesito la cita. (Can you remove my name from the waiting list? I no longer need the appointment.)

Antes de enviar el informe, elimina cualquier información confidencial. (Before sending the report, delete any confidential information.)

Para ahorrar datos, eliminen las aplicaciones que consumen mucha información móvil. (To save data, remove the apps that consume a lot of mobile data.)

Oye, ¿puedes eliminar esas fotos vergonzosas de las redes sociales? (Hey, can you delete those embarrassing photos from social media?)

Después de la mudanza, eliminemos los muebles viejos que ya no necesitamos. (After the move, let’s get rid of the old furniture we no longer need.)

Para mantener tu privacidad, elimina el historial de navegación con frecuencia. (To maintain your privacy, delete your browsing history frequently.)

Chicos, eliminen los mensajes ofensivos del grupo de chat. (Guys, remove the offensive messages from the chat group.)

Después de la reunión, elimina las notas que ya no necesitas. (After the meeting, delete the notes you no longer need.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Eliminar (to eliminate) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.