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    Rehusar (en. Refuse)

    /re.u'sar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Not accepting an offer or proposal.
    He refused the invitation to the party.
    Él rehusó la invitación a la fiesta.
    Not doing something that is expected to be done.
    He refused to help his colleagues.
    Rehusó dar ayuda a sus compañeros.
    Avoiding participation in an activity.
    She refuses to get involved in discussions.
    Ella rehúsa involucrarse en discusiones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 're-usu' meaning to reuse or reject.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to refuse an invitation
    Declining to attend an event or meeting.
    rehusar una invitación
    to refuse help
    Not accepting assistance from others.
    rehusar ayuda
    to refuse a deal
    Not accepting an agreement or negotiation.
    rehusar un trato

    Related Words

    reject
    Not accepting something that is offered.
    rechazar
    deny
    Declaring that something is not true.
    negar

    Slang Meanings

    To say 'no' to something.
    He said 'no' to his boss's proposal.
    Le puso un 'no' a la propuesta de su jefe.
    To tell something or someone to take a hike.
    I declined his offer and told him to take a hike.
    Rehusé su oferta y lo mandé a volar.