1. removes written or drawn marks from a surface, typically using an eraser
She erases the pencil marks from the paper.
Ela apaga as marcas de lápis do papel.
2. removes or deletes information from a computer or digital device
He erases the files from his hard drive.
Ele apaga os arquivos do seu disco rígido.
3. removes or eliminates something completely from existence or memory
Time erases painful memories.
O tempo apaga as memórias dolorosas.