renunciar

This is the 5716th most frequent Spanish word.

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renunciar

To resign or give up.


Here, 'renunciar' is used to express formally leaving or resigning from a position, often employment.

Renuncié a mi trabajo para seguir mis sueños.

I resigned from my job to follow my dreams.


In this sentence, 'renunciar' means to give up or withdraw from an activity or commitment because of circumstances.

El jugador decidió renunciar a la competencia debido a una lesión.

The player decided to withdraw from the competition due to an injury.


Here, 'renunciar' refers to the act of giving up or abandoning beliefs or principles, indicating a strong personal commitment.

No puedo renunciar a mis principios, por más difícil que sea.

I cannot renounce my principles, no matter how hard it is.