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    Renunció (en. Resigned)

    /reˈnun.sjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To voluntarily relinquish something to which one had the right.
    The employee resigned from his position for personal reasons.
    El empleado renunció a su puesto por motivos personales.
    To abandon a previously adopted idea, stance, or decision.
    He gave up his opinion after hearing other arguments.
    Renunció a su opinión después de escuchar otros argumentos.
    To desist from a benefit or right.
    He renounced his inheritance so that his brother could enjoy it.
    Renunció a su herencia para que su hermano pudiera disfrutarla.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'renuntiare', which means 'to announce again' or 'to inform.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give up something
    To stop claiming or demanding something one had the right to receive.
    renunciar a algo
    I resign from you
    Expression indicating the decision not to continue in a relationship.
    renuncio a ti
    to resign from the position
    Decision to leave a job or position.
    renunciar al puesto

    Related Words

    resignation
    Act of resigning.
    renuncia
    abdication
    Resignation of authority or commitment.
    abdicación
    desistance
    Action of desisting from something.
    desistimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To resign without looking back.
    I'm leaving and resigning; I don't want to know more about this place.
    Me voy y renuncio, no quiero saber más de este lugar.
    To turn one's back on something.
    I decided to resign and turn my back on the routine.
    Decidí renunciar y darle la espalda a la rutina.