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rendición

ren-dee-SYOHN/ren.di.ˈθjon/

“rendición” means “surrender” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

surrender

Also: capitulation, submission
NounfB2
A white flag being waved over a wooden fence to signal surrender.

📝 In Action

El general firmó la rendición del ejército.

B1

The general signed the army's surrender.

Su rendición ante las dificultades nos sorprendió a todos.

B2

His giving up in the face of difficulties surprised us all.

Exigieron una rendición incondicional para detener el ataque.

C1

They demanded an unconditional surrender to stop the attack.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • capitulación (capitulation)
  • entrega (handing over/surrender)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • rendición incondicional – unconditional surrender
  • firmar la rendición – to sign the surrender

accountability

Also: rendering, reporting
NounfC1formal
A person handing a stack of organized receipts and a small bag of coins to another person.

📝 In Action

La rendición de cuentas es fundamental en una democracia.

B2

Accountability is fundamental in a democracy.

El administrador presentó la rendición de gastos del mes.

C1

The administrator presented the reporting of the month's expenses.

No hubo una rendición clara de cómo se utilizó el dinero público.

C1

There was no clear accountability of how public money was used.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • justificación (justification/explanation)
  • informe (report)

Antonyms

  • opacidad (lack of transparency)

Common Collocations

  • rendición de cuentas – accountability / reporting of accounts

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "rendición" in Spanish:

capitulation→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: rendición

Question 1 of 3

Which of these means 'unconditional surrender'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb 'rendir', which evolved from the Latin word 'reddere', meaning 'to give back' or 'to return'. Over time, it shifted from returning something to the act of 'giving oneself up'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: redditionItalian: resa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'rendición' used for sports performance?

No. Even though the verb 'rendir' can mean to perform well, the noun for performance is 'rendimiento'. Use 'rendición' only for surrendering or accountability.

Is it 'el rendición' or 'la rendición'?

It is always 'la rendición'. Almost all Spanish nouns ending in -ción are feminine.

Can 'rendición' mean 'exhaustion'?

Not directly. While the adjective 'rendido' means 'exhausted', the noun 'rendición' specifically refers to the act of giving up or reporting.