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renunciar
/re.nunˈθjaɾ/
to resign
Decidió renunciar a su trabajo por estrés.
He decided to resign from his job due to stress.
formal
To formally give up a position, right, or claim.
El político renunció a su cargo tras el escándalo.
The politician resigned from his position after the scandal.
Often used in formal contexts such as employment or political positions.
general
To abandon or give up something, often with reluctance.
Renunció a sus sueños por falta de apoyo.
He gave up on his dreams due to lack of support.
Can imply a sense of sacrifice or resignation.
Collocations
renunciar ato resign fromrenunciar a algoto give up something
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Renunciar' is more formal than 'dimitir'. Use 'renunciar' for official or significant decisions, and 'dimitir' for more casual contexts.
Gold Rule
Preposition Usage
'Renunciar' is always followed by 'a' when referring to a position or right (e.g., 'renunciar a su puesto').
Word Origin
From Latin 'renuntiare', meaning 'to announce' or 'to proclaim'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'renunciar' is often used in formal contexts, such as resigning from a job or political position. It can also be used more generally to mean giving up something, often with a sense of reluctance.
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefixnunciar
to announce
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