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rindo

/REEN-doh/

I surrender

A small white flag being held up by a person's hand from behind a wooden fence.

In a game or conflict, 'rindo' can mean 'I surrender,' often symbolized by a white flag.

rindo(verb)

A2irregular (e-to-i stem change) ir

I surrender

?

giving up in a game or conflict

,

I give up

?

admitting defeat or quitting

Also:

I yield

?

letting someone else go first or giving in

📝 In Action

¡Me rindo! Tú ganas el juego.

A1

I give up! You win the game.

No me rindo fácilmente ante los problemas.

B1

I don't give up easily in the face of problems.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • claudico (I yield/capitulate)
  • cedo (I give in)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • me rindo – I give up (myself)

Idioms & Expressions

  • rendir la plaza – To surrender a position or fort

💡 Grammar Points

The 'E' to 'I' Change

This verb is tricky! In the 'I' form and several others, the 'e' in the middle changes to an 'i'. It's part of a group of verbs that do this to keep the sound consistent.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't say 'rendo'

Mistake: "rendo"

Correction: rindo

⭐ Usage Tips

Add 'me' for surrendering

If you want to say 'I give up' or 'I surrender,' always add the word 'me' before 'rindo' (Me rindo).

A busy gardener happily planting several bright flowers in a row with a full basket next to them.

When talking about work or output, 'rindo' means 'I perform' or 'I produce' efficiently.

rindo(verb)

B1irregular (e-to-i stem change) ir

I perform

?

describing how well you work or produce

Also:

I yield

?

related to agricultural or financial output

📝 In Action

Hoy no rindo mucho porque no dormí bien.

B1

I'm not performing very well today because I didn't sleep well.

Rindo más cuando trabajo por la mañana.

B1

I am more productive when I work in the morning.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • produzco (I produce)
  • funciono (I function)

Common Collocations

  • rendir al máximo – to perform at one's best

💡 Grammar Points

Reflexive vs. Non-Reflexive

Notice that 'me rindo' means 'I surrender,' but 'rindo' (without 'me') means 'I perform' or 'I produce'.

A person kneeling down to place a single beautiful flower at the base of a majestic statue.

In the context of 'rindo tributo,' the word means 'I pay' or 'I give' homage or honor.

rindo(verb)

B2irregular (e-to-i stem change) ir

I pay

?

usually with 'tribute' or 'homage'

Also:

I offer

?

formal offering of respect

📝 In Action

Le rindo tributo a mi abuelo en mi discurso.

B2

I pay tribute to my grandfather in my speech.

Te rindo cuentas sobre el dinero gastado.

C1

I am giving you an account (reporting) of the money spent.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • rendir homenaje – to pay homage
  • rendir cuentas – to be accountable / to report

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesrindan
vosotrosrindáis
él/ella/ustedrinda
nosotrosrindamos
túrindas
yorinda

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesrindieran
vosotrosrindierais
él/ella/ustedrindiera
nosotrosrindiéramos
túrindieras
yorindiera

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesrindieron
vosotrosrendisteis
él/ella/ustedrindió
nosotrosrendimos
túrendiste
yorendí

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesrendían
vosotrosrendíais
él/ella/ustedrendía
nosotrosrendíamos
túrendías
yorendía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesrinden
vosotrosrendís
él/ella/ustedrinde
nosotrosrendimos
túrindes
yorindo
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: rindo

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'I give up' in Spanish?

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Word Family

rendición(surrender) - noun
rendimiento(performance/yield) - noun
rendido(exhausted / defeated) - adjective

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).