How to Say "rebuff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rebuff” is “rechazo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a sharp or blunt refusal
Examples
El rechazo de la propuesta fue un golpe duro para el equipo.
The rejection of the proposal was a hard blow for the team.
Ella sintió un profundo rechazo ante la injusticia.
She felt a deep sense of rejection toward the injustice.
Su cuerpo mostró signos de rechazo al trasplante.
His body showed signs of rejecting the transplant.
Masculine Noun Pattern
Even though it ends in 'o', it's a noun made from the verb 'rechazar'. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Rejection vs. Refusal
Mistake: “Using 'rechazo' only for people.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'rechazo' works for people, ideas, organ transplants, and official applications.
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