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    Capitulación (en. Capitulation)

    /ka.pi.tu.laˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Formal agreement to end a conflict or dispute.
    The enemy's capitulation was signed at the end of the war.
    La capitulación del enemigo se firmó al final de la guerra.
    Document that establishes the conditions of a surrender.
    The treaty is a capitulation that sets forth the disarmament clauses.
    El tratado es una capitulación que establece las cláusulas de desarme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capitulatio', meaning 'agreement', derived from 'capitulum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unconditional surrender
    Surrender without prior conditions.
    capitulación incondicional
    military capitulations
    Agreements related to the surrender of armed forces.
    capitulaciones militares

    Related Words

    surrender
    To subdue someone, forcing them to accept an unfavorable condition.
    rendir
    concession
    Action of yielding something to someone, especially in a negotiation.
    concesión

    Slang Meanings

    To accept a defeat with dignity.
    His capitulation was an act of honor, not of weakness.
    Su capitulación fue un acto de honor, no de debilidad.