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rechazo
/reˈt͡ʃaθo/
rejection
Recibió un rechazo de la universidad a la que aplicó.
She received a rejection from the university she applied to.
general
The act of rejecting or refusing something or someone.
El rechazo de su propuesta causó controversia.
The rejection of his proposal caused controversy.
Can refer to rejection of ideas, applications, or people.
psychology
A feeling of being rejected or not accepted by others.
El rechazo social puede afectar la salud mental.
Social rejection can affect mental health.
Often used in psychological contexts to describe emotional responses.
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Common Usage
'Rechazo' is often used in formal contexts (e.g., visa rejection) and emotional contexts (e.g., love rejection).
Word Origin
From the verb 'rechazar' (to reject), derived from the Latin 'recusare' (to refuse).
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'rechazo' can refer to official rejections (e.g., visa, application). In informal contexts, it often describes emotional rejection.
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