How to Say "resignation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “resignation” is “renuncia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El presidente presentó su renuncia después del escándalo.
The president submitted his resignation after the scandal.
La renuncia al cargo fue inesperada.
The renunciation of the position was unexpected.
Firmamos la renuncia a cualquier reclamo legal.
We signed the waiver of any legal claim.
Gender Check
Remember that 'renuncia' is a feminine noun, so use 'la renuncia' or 'una renuncia'.
Confusion with the Verb
Mistake: “Using 'renuncia' (the noun) where the verb 'renunciar' is needed, or vice-versa. They look identical, so check if the sentence needs an action (verb) or a thing (noun).”
Correction: Use 'Su renuncia fue aceptada' (noun) vs. 'Él renuncia hoy' (verb).
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