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How to Say "i renounce" in Spanish

The Spanish word fori renounceis renuncioB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
formally disowning a belief or claim
A person placing their employee ID badge and a set of keys on an empty wooden desk.

Examples

Si las condiciones no mejoran, renuncio mañana mismo.

If conditions don't improve, I'm quitting tomorrow.

Renuncio a mi derecho a guardar silencio.

I waive my right to remain silent.

Yo renuncio a comer dulces por un mes.

I am giving up eating sweets for a month.

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).

Missing 'A'

Mistake:Renuncio mi puesto.

Correction: Renuncio a mi puesto. In Spanish, you always resign 'to' something.

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