Renuncia (en. Resignation)

/reˈnunθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of resigning from a position or responsibility.
Her resignation was unexpected and generated much speculation.
Su renuncia fue inesperada y generó muchas especulaciones.
Formal declaration of giving up a right or privilege.
The renunciation of the inheritance was a deliberate act.
La renuncia de la herencia fue un acto deliberado.
Withdrawal from a benefit or reward.
The renunciation of his salary was part of the agreement.
La renuncia a su salario fue parte del acuerdo.

Etymology

From Latin 'renuntiatio', meaning 'announcement' or 'communication'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

voluntary resignation
When a person decides to leave a position voluntarily.
renuncia voluntaria
submit resignation
Formalizing the act of leaving a job or position.
poner en renuncia
waiver of rights
Act of giving up rights that are held.
renuncia de derechos

Related Words

to resign
Voluntarily leaving a position or right.
renunciar
to step down
Submitting resignation from a public position.
dimitir
to abandon
Leaving something that was held or managed.
abandonar

Slang Meanings

Leaving it all behind
After everything that happened, he decided to leave it all behind and submit a resignation.
Después de todo lo que pasó, decidió dejarlo todo y hacer una renuncia.
Throwing in the towel
When he saw there was no solution, he decided to throw in the towel and opt for resignation.
Cuando vio que no había solución, decidió tirar la toalla y optar por la renuncia.