How to Say "submission" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “submission” is “presentación” — use 'presentación' when referring to the act of submitting or handing in documents, assignments, or applications.
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presentación
nounB1general
Use 'presentación' when referring to the act of submitting or handing in documents, assignments, or applications.
Examples
La presentación de la solicitud de empleo debe hacerse antes del viernes.
The submission of the job application must be done before Friday.
rendición
nounB2formal
Use 'rendición' when referring to the act of surrendering or yielding to the power or control of another, often in a military or conflict context.
Examples
Tras semanas de asedio, la rendición de la ciudad fue inevitable.
After weeks of siege, the surrender of the city was inevitable.
Presentación vs. Rendición
Learners often confuse 'presentación' and 'rendición' because both can relate to 'submission'. Remember that 'presentación' is for handing something *in*, like a document, while 'rendición' is about giving *up* or yielding to someone else's power.
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