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

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Eliminar (to eliminate) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Eliminar generally means to remove or get rid of something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To remove or delete: This is the most common meaning, referring to the act of removing or getting rid of something. For example, Yo elimino los archivos viejos de mi computadora. (I delete the old files from my computer.)

To discard or throw away: Similar to the previous meaning, but often used for physical objects. For example, Ella elimina la basura todos los días. (She throws away the trash every day.)

To exclude or omit: This meaning refers to leaving something out or not including it. For example, El profesor elimina algunas preguntas del examen. (The teacher omits some questions from the test.)

To eliminate or get rid of (figuratively): This meaning can be used in a more abstract sense, such as eliminating a problem or a bad habit. For example, Tratamos de eliminar el estrés de nuestras vidas. (We try to eliminate stress from our lives.)

To defeat or beat (colloquial): In some informal contexts, eliminar can mean to defeat or beat someone, often in a game or competition. For example, Los jugadores eliminan al equipo rival. (The players beat the opposing team.)

Examples

Examples of Eliminar in the Present Tense

Yo elimino los archivos innecesarios de mi computadora cada semana. (I delete unnecessary files from my computer every week.)

¿Eliminas los correos electrónicos antiguos para liberar espacio? (Do you delete old emails to free up space?)

Mi hermana elimina las aplicaciones que ya no usa. (My sister deletes apps she no longer uses.)

Eliminamos las fotos duplicadas para ahorrar espacio en nuestros teléfonos. (We delete duplicate photos to save space on our phones.)

Los usuarios eliminan sus cuentas cuando ya no necesitan un servicio. (Users delete their accounts when they no longer need a service.)

Antes de viajar, elimino los datos personales de mi teléfono por razones de seguridad. (Before traveling, I delete personal data from my phone for security reasons.)

En la oficina, eliminamos los documentos confidenciales después de un cierto tiempo. (At the office, we delete confidential documents after a certain time.)

¿Eliminas los mensajes de texto viejos para mantener tu privacidad? (Do you delete old text messages to maintain your privacy?)

Mi mamá elimina las recetas que ya no le gustan de su libro de cocina. (My mom deletes recipes she no longer likes from her cookbook.)

Los periodistas eliminan información sensible para proteger a sus fuentes. (Journalists delete sensitive information to protect their sources.)

Cuando estoy enojado, a veces elimino mensajes sin querer. (When I’m angry, sometimes I delete messages unintentionally.)

En las redes sociales, eliminan contenido inapropiado para mantener un ambiente familiar. (On social media, they delete inappropriate content to maintain a family-friendly environment.)

Después de terminar un proyecto, elimino los borradores para ahorrar espacio. (After finishing a project, I delete drafts to save space.)

Los estudiantes eliminan las aplicaciones de juegos para concentrarse en sus estudios. (Students delete game apps to focus on their studies.)

En el trabajo, eliminamos los correos electrónicos que ya no son relevantes. (At work, we delete emails that are no longer relevant.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Eliminar (to eliminate) 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.