rindo
“rindo” means “I surrender” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
I surrender, I give up
Also: I yield
📝 In Action
¡Me rindo! Tú ganas el juego.
A1I give up! You win the game.
No me rindo fácilmente ante los problemas.
B1I don't give up easily in the face of problems.
I perform
Also: I yield
📝 In Action
Hoy no rindo mucho porque no dormí bien.
B1I'm not performing very well today because I didn't sleep well.
Rindo más cuando trabajo por la mañana.
B1I am more productive when I work in the morning.
I pay
Also: I offer
📝 In Action
Le rindo tributo a mi abuelo en mi discurso.
B2I pay tribute to my grandfather in my speech.
Te rindo cuentas sobre el dinero gastado.
C1I am giving you an account (reporting) of the money spent.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'I give up' in Spanish?
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From the Latin word 'reddere', which means 'to give back' or 'to return'. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to include the idea of giving up or producing a result.
First recorded: 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rindo' used for physical exhaustion?
Not usually as the word 'rindo' itself. However, the adjective 'rendido' means 'exhausted'. For example: 'Estoy rendido' (I am exhausted).
What is the difference between 'rendir' and 'rindo'?
'Rendir' is the base form (to surrender/perform), while 'rindo' is the specific form for 'I' (I surrender/I perform).