Rehúso (en. I refuse)

/reˈuso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Act of refusing to accept something.

Example Sentence: His refusal to sign the contract surprised everyone.

Su rehúso a firmar el contrato sorprendió a todos.

Definition: Manifestation of refusal.

Example Sentence: The refusal to cooperate generated distrust.

El rehúso de colaborar generó desconfianza.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to refuse', which comes from the Latin 'reusa' meaning 'to use or take again'.

Common Phrase: to evade commitment

Meaning: To avoid taking on obligations or responsibilities.

rehuir el compromiso

Common Phrase: outright refusal

Meaning: Absolute and clear rejection of something.

rehúso rotundo

Related Word: to refuse

Description: Not accepting something that is offered.

rehusar

Related Word: to reject

Description: To dismiss or not accept something.

rechazar

Related Word: to deny

Description: To declare that something is not true.

negar

Slang Meaning: Not wanting to get involved.

Example: I don't like that party, I refuse to go.

Esa fiesta no me gusta, rehúso ir.

Slang Meaning: Disinterest in commitments.

Example: I always refuse to go out on weekends.

Siempre rehúso a salir los fines de semana.