rechazar
/re.t͡ʃaˈθaɾ/
to reject
El comité rechazó la propuesta por falta de fondos.
The committee rejected the proposal due to lack of funds.
general
To refuse to accept, consider, or approve something or someone.
No puedo rechazar una oferta tan generosa.
I can't reject such a generous offer.
El juez rechazó la evidencia por ser inadmisible.
The judge rejected the evidence as inadmissible.
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Collocations
rechazar una ofertato reject an offerrechazar una propuestato reject a proposalrechazar una solicitudto reject an application
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'rechazar' when formally declining or refusing something, especially in written or professional contexts.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In informal contexts, 'rechazar' can be replaced with 'rehusar' or 'denegar' depending on the nuance.
Word Origin
From Latin 'recusare', meaning 'to refuse' or 'to decline'.
Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts such as legal, business, or academic settings.
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefix-chazar
to refuse
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