rechazo
“rechazo” means “rejection” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
rejection, refusal
Also: denial, rebuff
📝 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.
I reject, I turn down
Also: I refuse
📝 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.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Imperfect
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Quick Quiz: rechazo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these means 'The rejection of the plan'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'rechazar', which combined the prefix 're-' (meaning back or again) with the old word 'chazar' (meaning to drive back a ball in a game). It essentially means to 'push back' something.
First recorded: 15th century
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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.