Resignación (en. Resignation)
/rezignaˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Act of renouncing a position or office.
His resignation was unexpected and surprised everyone.
Su resignación fue inesperada y sorprendió a todos.
Passive acceptance of circumstances.
He faced the situation with resignation and calmness.
Afrontó la situación con resignación y tranquilidad.
Tolerance in the face of suffering or adversity.
Resignation is not always a sign of weakness.
La resignación no es siempre una señal de debilidad.
Etymology
From the Latin 'resignatio', which means 'renunciation', derived from 'resignare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
there is no other remedy but resignation
Expression that indicates that nothing can be done about it and the situation must be accepted.
no hay más remedio que la resignación
Related Words
renunciation
Action of abandoning a position or right.
renuncia
abdication
Renunciation of a power or position, particularly that of a king.
abdicación
Slang Meanings
To surrender in the face of a negative situation.
After so many failed attempts, he resigned himself.
Después de tantos intentos fallidos, se dio por resignado.
To accept defeat without resistance.
He decided to take it with resignation after losing the match.
Decidió tomarlo con resignación después de perder el partido.