delete data

[dɪˈliːt ˈdeɪtə]
verb phrase
excluir dados
1. to remove or erase information, files, or records from a computer system, database, or storage device permanently or temporarily
You should delete data from your old device before selling it to protect your privacy.
Você deve excluir dados do seu dispositivo antigo antes de vendê-lo para proteger sua privacidade.
2. to eliminate specific records or information from a digital storage system
The administrator will delete data that is no longer needed from the server.
O administrador vai excluir dados que não são mais necessários do servidor.
In Brazilian Portuguese tech environments, both 'excluir dados' and the anglicism 'deletar dados' are widely accepted and used interchangeably. In Portugal, 'eliminar dados' or 'apagar dados' are preferred. The phrase is essential in discussions about data privacy, GDPR compliance, and digital security in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
erase dataremove datawipe datapurge dataclear data
Antonyms / Antônimos
save datastore dataretain databackup datapreserve data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
excluir dados
most common and standard usage
General Brazilian Portuguese
deletar dados
anglicism commonly used in tech contexts
São Paulo
excluir dados / deletar dados
both forms equally used in business and tech sectors
Portugal
eliminar dados / apagar dados
preferred over 'excluir' or 'deletar'

Related Words

database managementfile removaldata privacypermanent deletionsecure erase

Related Idioms & Phrases

delete data permanently
delete data securely
delete data from cache
batch delete data
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