renuncio
/reh-NOON-syoh/
I quit
A person leaving their badge behind as they resign from their position.
renuncio(verb)
I quit
?resigning from a job or position
,I give up
?abandoning a right, habit, or dream
I renounce
?formally disowning a belief or claim
📝 In Action
Si las condiciones no mejoran, renuncio mañana mismo.
A2If conditions don't improve, I'm quitting tomorrow.
Renuncio a mi derecho a guardar silencio.
B2I waive my right to remain silent.
Yo renuncio a comer dulces por un mes.
B1I am giving up eating sweets for a month.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'A' Connection
In Spanish, when you quit something, you must follow the verb with the word 'a'. For example: 'Renuncio a mi trabajo' (I quit my job).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing 'A'
Mistake: "Renuncio mi puesto."
Correction: Renuncio a mi puesto. In Spanish, you always resign 'to' something.
⭐ Usage Tips
Job vs. Habit
Use this word both for formal resignations and for personal habits, like giving up coffee or smoking.
A mismatched puzzle piece representing a mistake or contradiction.
renuncio(noun)
slip-up
?a contradiction or mistake in someone's story
revoke
?playing the wrong card suit by mistake in a game
📝 In Action
Te pillé en un renuncio; antes dijiste que no lo sabías.
C1I caught you in a contradiction; you said before that you didn't know.
💡 Grammar Points
Noun usage
As a noun, this word is almost always used with the verbs 'pillar' or 'coger' (to catch).
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Sounding
Use this word when you notice a friend has changed their story. It sounds very native!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: renuncio
Question 1 of 2
What is missing in this sentence: 'Yo renuncio ___ mi trabajo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'renuncio' the same as 'renuncia'?
No. 'Renuncio' is the 'I' form of the verb (I quit) or a specific slip-up. 'Renuncia' is the general noun for a resignation letter or the act of quitting.
Can I use 'renuncio' for giving up on a game?
Yes, it is often used when someone wants to stop playing or admits defeat.