cancelar

[kɐ̃sɛˈlaɾ]

verb

to cancel

1. to annul or revoke something that was planned or agreed upon

I need to cancel my appointment.

Preciso cancelar meu compromisso.

2. to cross out or strike through text

She canceled the incorrect entries in the document.

Ela cancelou as entradas incorretas no documento.

3. to eliminate or neutralize an effect or force

The two forces cancel each other out.

As duas forças se cancelam mutuamente.

4. to terminate a subscription or service

He decided to cancel his gym membership.

Ele decidiu cancelar sua assinatura de academia.

Synonyms

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cancelar

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

cancelar

standard usage; also 'desmarcar' for appointments

Formal/Official

anular

more formal alternative, especially in legal contexts

cancelar um cheque - to cancel a check

cancelar uma dívida - to cancel/forgive a debt

cancelar uma inscrição - to cancel an enrollment

cancelar um voo - to cancel a flight

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