What is the Spanish word for "purge"?

Learn how to say "purge" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

purge

Spanish

purga

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Alternative translations of "purge"

depurar
eliminar
limpiar
exterminar

Examples of how to use "purge" in Spanish

English
The new leader began a purge of his rivals.
Spanish
El nuevo líder comenzó una purga de sus rivales.
English
The company initiated a purge of old files.
Spanish
La empresa inició una purga de archivos antiguos.
English
She felt relief after the closet purge.
Spanish
Ella sintió alivio después de la purga del armario.
English
A political purge changed the government quickly.
Spanish
Una purga política cambió rápidamente el gobierno.
English
They planned a purge of harmful software.
Spanish
Planearon una purga de software dañino.

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