Renunciando (en. Giving up)

/re.nun.θjan.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To voluntarily let go or abandon something to which one has a right.
He is resigning from his job.
Está renunciando a su puesto de trabajo.
To declare that one does not wish to continue with a situation or relationship.
He is resigning from his participation in the project.
Está renunciando a su participación en el proyecto.
To reject an offer or proposal.
He has been turning down all the offers made to him.
Ha estado renunciando a todas las ofertas que le hacen.

Etymology

From Latin 'renuntiare', which means 'to make known, to return, to renounce.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give up something
To set aside something that was possessed or in which there was interest.
renunciar a algo
to renounce a right
To stop claiming a right that was held.
renunciar a un derecho
voluntary resignation
Decision to voluntarily abandon a position or role.
renuncia voluntaria

Related Words

resignation
Act of resigning.
renuncia
to resign
To cease exercising a right or position.
renunciar
abdication
Act of renouncing a power or position.
abdicación

Slang Meanings

To give up responsibilities.
He is in a state of giving up in his life.
Está en modo de renunciando en su vida.
To give up.
He feels like giving up after so many failures.
Se siente renunciando después de tantos fracasos.