Rendición (en. Surrender)
/ren.diˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of yielding to an enemy or an unfavorable situation.
The surrender of the army was inevitable after the defeat.
La rendición del ejército fue inevitable tras la derrota.
Delivery of something, especially in a context of conflict or dispute.
The disarmament was an agreement in the peace treaty.
La rendición de armas fue un acuerdo en el tratado de paz.
Acceptance of a situation without fighting or resisting any further.
His emotional surrender was evident after the conversation.
Su rendición emocional fue evidente tras la conversación.
Etymology
From Latin 'redditionem', meaning 'return' or 'delivery'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unconditional surrender
Surrender without prior conditions.
rendición incondicional
surrender zone
Space where surrender is accepted.
zona de rendición
accountability
Obligation to present results or justifications.
rendición de cuentas
Related Words
yield
Ceasing to fight or resist.
rendirse
subdue
To impose dominance or control over something or someone.
someter
closure
Closing or ending of something.
clausura
Slang Meanings
Act of accepting a defeat resignedly.
After fighting so much, surrender came and he had to accept the results.
Después de tanto pelear, llegó la rendición y tuvo que aceptar los resultados.
Being in a position where there are no more alternatives.
When he saw the reality, he had no other option but to surrender.
Cuando vio la realidad, no tuvo más opción que la rendición.