erase data
[ih-RAYS DAY-tuh]
verb phrase
apagar dados
1. to remove or delete information stored in a computer, device, or storage system permanently or temporarily
I need to erase data from my phone before selling it.
Preciso apagar dados do meu telefone antes de vendê-lo.
2. to clear or wipe stored information to make space or for security purposes
The company decided to erase data older than five years.
A empresa decidiu apagar dados com mais de cinco anos.
3. to remove digital information to destroy evidence or maintain privacy
Make sure to erase data securely using encryption tools.
Certifique-se de apagar dados com segurança usando ferramentas de criptografia.
In Brazil, both 'apagar' and 'deletar' are widely understood in tech contexts, with 'apagar' being more traditional Portuguese and 'deletar' reflecting English influence in computing terminology. In corporate and governmental contexts, 'eliminar dados' is preferred for its formality. Data privacy and GDPR compliance have made 'erase data' increasingly important in business vocabulary across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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