erradicas

Erradicas is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb erradicar, meaning you eradicate. It is used to describe the action of eliminating something, such as diseases, pests, or social problems, in informal address. The corresponding infinitive is erradicar, and the noun form for the action is erradicación.

Etymology and usage notes: the verb erradicar comes from Latin eradicare, built from ex- “out” and radic- “root.” Erradicas is part of a standard set of conjugations for -ar verbs, with other forms including erradico (yo), erradica (él/ella/Ud.), erradicamos (nosotros), and erradicáis/erradican (vosotros/ellos). In formal contexts, you would use erradica with usted, or switch to usted/ustedes forms as appropriate. Negative commands using tú typically employ the present subjunctive, as in no erradiques.

Examples and usage context: erradicas is commonly found in political, health, and social discourse, as well as everyday speech. For instance, “Tú erradicas la plaga con medidas integradas” or “El objetivo es erradicar la pobreza para 2030.” The phrase “erradicar de raíz” is a common collocation, emphasizing complete elimination at the source.

See also: erradicación, erradicar. While erradicas is a grammatical form rather than a standalone concept, it illustrates how Spanish encodes person and number directly in the verb, affecting meaning and tone in communication.