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    Rechazaba (en. Rejected)

    /re-tʃa-ˈθa-βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To not accept something that is offered.
    She rejected the proposals that were not aligned with her values.
    Ella rechazaba las propuestas que no estaban alineadas con sus valores.
    To dismiss or not consider something.
    The committee rejected the incomplete applications.
    El comité rechazaba las solicitudes incompletas.
    To show aversion to an idea or feeling.
    He rejected the idea of moving to another city.
    Rechazaba la idea de mudarse a otra ciudad.
    To disagree with an opinion or decision.
    The speaker rejected the criticism he received.
    El ponente rechazaba las críticas que recibió.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'retractare', meaning 'to withdraw or bring back' with a negation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reject an order
    To deny the acceptance of a requested order.
    rechazar un pedido
    to reject an offer
    To not accept a proposal that is presented.
    rechazar una oferta
    to reject an idea
    To show disagreement or not accept a suggestion.
    rechazar una idea

    Related Words

    rejection
    Action of rejecting.
    rechazo
    negation
    Act of denying something.
    negación
    disapproval
    Act of disagreeing with something.
    desaprobación

    Slang Meanings

    Not paying attention
    She didn’t pay attention to the invitations to go out.
    Ella le no daba bola a las invitaciones para salir.
    To turn someone down
    When he proposed going out, she turned him down.
    Cuando le propuso salir, le hizo una cobra.