rechazo
/ray-CHAH-so/
rejection
The image of a child sitting alone while others play illustrates 'rechazo' as social or emotional rejection.
rechazo(noun)
rejection
?social or emotional context
,refusal
?official or formal context
denial
?of a request or visa
,rebuff
?a sharp or blunt refusal
📝 In Action
El rechazo de la propuesta fue un golpe duro para el equipo.
B1The rejection of the proposal was a hard blow for the team.
Ella sintió un profundo rechazo ante la injusticia.
B2She felt a deep sense of rejection toward the injustice.
Su cuerpo mostró signos de rechazo al trasplante.
C1His body showed signs of rejecting the transplant.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Pattern
Even though it ends in 'o', it's a noun made from the verb 'rechazar'. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Rejection vs. Refusal
Mistake: "Using 'rechazo' only for people."
Correction: In Spanish, 'rechazo' works for people, ideas, organ transplants, and official applications.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Dislike
You can use 'sentir rechazo por algo' to say you strongly dislike or are repulsed by something.
Declining an offer, such as saying no to a treat, represents the verb 'rechazo' (I reject/decline).
rechazo(verb)
I reject
?declining an offer or idea
,I turn down
?saying no to a request
I refuse
?denying permission or a gift
📝 In Action
Yo rechazo cualquier tipo de violencia.
A2I reject any type of violence.
Si me ofrecen el trabajo, lo rechazo.
B1If they offer me the job, I'll turn it down.
💡 Grammar Points
Spelling Change
When the 'z' in the base word meets an 'e', it changes to a 'c' (like in 'rechacé' or 'rechace'). This keeps the sound consistent.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Saying 'Mi rechazo es...' when you mean 'Yo rechazo...'"
Correction: Use 'rechazo' alone to mean 'I reject'. Use 'El rechazo' with a capital letter or article to mean 'The rejection'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Refusals
To be more polite when turning something down, you can say 'Lo rechazo, pero gracias' (I turn it down, but thank you).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: rechazo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these means 'The rejection of the plan'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rechazo' always negative?
Usually, yes, as it involves saying 'no'. However, in medicine, it's a neutral term for a body's biological response to a transplant.
Can I use 'rechazo' to mean I hate someone?
It's stronger than 'dislike' but softer than 'hate'. It implies you are pushing them away or don't want them near you.